Peugeot 206: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was recorded as a failure area in 19.1% of Peugeot 206 MOT tests — 77,592 tests out of 406,454. It shows up most on 2002 and 2003 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 694 | 20.5% |
| 1999 | 5,041 | 19.6% |
| 2000 | 11,407 | 18.1% |
| 2001 | 27,208 | 19.1% |
| 2002 | 44,829 | 22.3% |
| 2003 | 60,466 | 20.8% |
| 2004 | 82,594 | 19.1% |
| 2005 | 80,142 | 18.3% |
| 2006 | 56,665 | 17.9% |
| 2007 | 22,249 | 16.2% |
| 2008 | 9,983 | 16.0% |
| 2009 | 4,682 | 17.8% |
| 2010 | 255 | 18.4% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.