Peugeot 406: body, structure & corrosion MOT failures
Body, structure & corrosion was a recorded failure area in 8.8% of Peugeot 406 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1997, 2000 cars.
The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair cost: £200–£1,500+ (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Body, structure & corrosion failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1,048 | 9.1% |
| 2000 | 3,725 | 9.9% |
| 2001 | 5,127 | 8.3% |
| 2002 | 5,372 | 9.0% |
| 2004 | 1,527 | 7.8% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.