2000 Peugeot 206 1.6L Petrol · X438 AVV
2000 Peugeot 206 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27/09/2000. Recorded mileage 72,062 miles. MOT valid until 28/09/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 206
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1587cc
X438 AVV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 72,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Known faults for Peugeot 206
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
X438 AVV Mileage History
- 30/05/200717,902 mi
- 19/05/200822,061 mi+4,159 mi
- 21/05/200926,435 mi+4,374 mi
- 11/05/201030,254 mi+3,819 mi
- 05/05/201133,314 mi+3,060 mi
- 05/05/201133,314 mi
- 22/05/201236,465 mi+3,151 mi
- 22/05/201236,465 mi
- 16/05/201341,349 mi+4,884 mi
- 14/05/201445,104 mi+3,755 mi
- 27/05/201549,264 mi+4,160 mi
- 24/05/201653,341 mi+4,077 mi
- 19/05/201756,673 mi+3,332 mi
- 10/05/201859,831 mi+3,158 mi
- 14/05/201962,454 mi+2,623 mi
- 11/09/202065,424 mi+2,970 mi
- 24/09/202166,345 mi+921 mi
- 15/09/202267,933 mi+1,588 mi
- 30/09/202468,562 mi+629 mi
- 16/09/202569,669 mi+1,107 mi
- 25/09/202672,062 mi+2,393 mi
Average of roughly 2,803 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
X438 AVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Peugeot 206 (X438 AVV) between May 2007 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
Common Problems: PEUGEOT 206
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Head Gasket Failure (1.4/1.6 Petrols)(Serious)
The 1.4 and 1.6 petrol engines are known for head gasket failures, especially on cars that have been overheated or poorly maintained. Symptoms include coolant loss, white exhaust smoke and overheating.
- Central Locking Actuator Failure(Moderate)
The door lock actuators fail regularly on the 206, leaving doors unable to lock or unlock remotely. The driver's door is typically the first to go.
- Rear Beam Axle Corrosion(Moderate)
The rear beam axle can corrode severely on UK cars, particularly in salt-laden coastal areas. Heavy rust can lead to structural weakness and MOT failure.
- Lambda Sensor Failure(Moderate)
The oxygen (lambda) sensor fails regularly, causing poor fuel economy, failed emissions tests and engine management warning lights.
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