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Peugeot 106 - 2002

288.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2002 is 375.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Peugeot 106, model year 2002. Sample size: 1,076 cars, 2,333 tests and 6,738 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,076 cars

The 2002 Peugeot 106 has an overall defect rate of 289 defects per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average rate of 374 defects for cars of the same year, marking a 23% improvement. While the model does show increased issues with equipment and other defects, it excels in categories such as brakes and steering, with defect rates notably lower than the average. Additionally, as mileage increases, the defect rate rises more steeply for the Peugeot compared to the overall trend, particularly in the higher mileage brackets. Overall, the 106 stands out for its reliability in critical areas, despite some specific challenges.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,076 cars

More model years for Peugeot 106

1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 29.2% better
118.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 100 tests
  • Service brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brakes imbalance across an axle such that: the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight lin
  • Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 26.9% better
18.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • Power steering pipe, hose or wiring: excessively damaged or corroded
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
  • Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
Visibility
▼ 14.5% worse
33.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.6 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Obligatory mirror or device: slightly damaged or loose
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 22.0% better
74.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 96.0 / 100 tests
  • Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
  • Lamp: multiple light source up to a half not functioning
  • A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
  • Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
  • Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 41.9% better
171.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 295.2 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Body/Structure
▼ 11.0% worse
76.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.9 / 100 tests
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▼ 21.5% worse
18.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
  • Audible warning:
  • An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
  • A seat belt: webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened
  • An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
  • A seat belt: or flexible stalk damaged
Other
▼ 23.1% worse
66.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 53.6 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
  • Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
  • Emissions test unable to be completed
  • Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
  • Emissions levels exceed default limits

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 537 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 560
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 468
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 385
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 349
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 256
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 201
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 189
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 185
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 175
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 129

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 129
Brakes imbalance across an axle such that: the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight lin
FAIL
Occurrences: 126
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 108
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 104
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 96
Service brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 88
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 87
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 84
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 82
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 78