Peugeot 106 statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 3,293 −15.6% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 13,705 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 57.4% Cars of the same ages 61.0%
• Rank by number licensed No. 489 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2002 343,018 licensed
• Average annual mileage 3,249 miles a year

How many Peugeot 106s are left in Great Britain?

There were 3,293 Peugeot 106s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 13,705 declared off the road (SORN). That is 99.0% fewer than the peak of 343,018 in 2002.

Peugeot 106 versions

3 versions of the Peugeot 106 have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.

Peugeot 106 MOT reliability

In 2025, 57.4% of Peugeot 106 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Peugeot 106s tested pass 61.0% of the time, so the Peugeot 106 does worse than average for its age, by 3.6 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 55.9%.

Peugeot 106 MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Peugeot 106 fails its MOT, appearing on 40.0% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 7.1% of Peugeot 106 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Peugeot 106 MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Peugeot 106 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits”, on 14.7% of 1,780 failed tests. 57.6% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Engine oil leak, but not excessive”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Peugeot 106 by year

3 years of the Peugeot 106, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2001 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (58.4% passed first time) and the 1998 cars worst (59.3%).

Peugeot 106 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 3,464 Peugeot 106s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 68.9% have an engine of 1,101cc to 1,200cc, and 18.0% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc. Diesels made up 16.2% of those licensed in 2014 and 13.4% in 2025.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Peugeot 106 fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Peugeot 106 from 2000, when the data begins, to 2003. On the NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2003), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 33.2 to 54.6 mpg, with CO2 of 138 to 201 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “106”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Peugeot 106 safety recalls

DVSA lists 4 safety recalls for the Peugeot 106 since 1992, the first in 1997. The most recent was launched on 28 February 2002.

All 4 Peugeot 106 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Peugeot 106. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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