2000 Peugeot 206 1.4L Petrol · X779 SPU
2000 Peugeot 206 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2000. Recorded mileage 678,778 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 206
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/11/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23/10/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 678,778 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1360cc
X779 SPU Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2014
- 678,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
X779 SPU Mileage History
- 15/11/200630,168 mi
- 05/11/200733,841 mi+3,673 mi
- 05/11/200733,845 mi+4 mi
- 24/11/200838,221 mi+4,376 mi
- 24/11/200911,850 mi-26,371 mi
- 23/11/201048,381 mi+36,531 mi
- 23/11/201048,381 mi
- 19/11/201153,077 mi+4,696 mi
- 15/11/201257,947 mi+4,870 mi
- 22/11/201258,175 mi+228 mi
- 09/11/201363,771 mi+5,596 mi
- 18/11/201468,742 mi+4,971 mi
- 25/11/2014678,778 mi+610,036 mi
Average of roughly 80,801 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
X779 SPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Peugeot 206 (X779 SPU) between November 2006 and November 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents ”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the in”.
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.