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

Lighting & signalling fail rate by model year — Peugeot 206
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.

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