Peugeot 206: suspension MOT failures
Of the 406,454 Peugeot 206 MOT tests in this dataset, 14.2% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 2005 and 2006 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 694 | 13.4% |
| 1999 | 5,041 | 12.3% |
| 2000 | 11,407 | 13.4% |
| 2001 | 27,208 | 13.5% |
| 2002 | 44,829 | 14.1% |
| 2003 | 60,466 | 14.2% |
| 2004 | 82,594 | 14.3% |
| 2005 | 80,142 | 15.0% |
| 2006 | 56,665 | 14.4% |
| 2007 | 22,249 | 12.7% |
| 2008 | 9,983 | 13.8% |
| 2009 | 4,682 | 13.5% |
| 2010 | 255 | 13.7% |
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.