Car statistics
How many Peugeot 206s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 34,318 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 26,481 Peugeot 206s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 36,206 declared off the road (SORN). That is 95.5% fewer than the peak of 594,727 in 2007.
Numbers peaked in 2007 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 9,920 |
| 1999 | 65,860 |
| 2000 | 144,909 |
| 2001 | 236,188 |
| 2002 | 336,040 |
| 2003 | 419,285 |
| 2004 | 503,714 |
| 2005 | 567,307 |
| 2006 | 591,169 |
| 2007 | 594,727 |
| 2008 | 589,865 |
| 2009 | 578,993 |
| 2010 | 562,426 |
| 2011 | 541,083 |
| 2012 | 511,016 |
| 2013 | 470,576 |
| 2014 | 415,873 |
| 2015 | 359,431 |
| 2016 | 301,673 |
| 2017 | 239,360 |
| 2018 | 184,684 |
| 2019 | 140,006 |
| 2020 | 107,520 |
| 2021 | 79,841 |
| 2022 | 62,841 |
| 2023 | 49,202 |
| 2024 | 37,463 |
| 2025 | 28,563 |
| 2026 | 26,481 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
3 versions of the Peugeot 206 have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 206 Allure CC | 868 | 414 |
| Peugeot 206 Grand Tourisme | 7 | 107 |
| Peugeot 206 Sport CC | 76 | 38 |
In 2025, 53.9% of Peugeot 206 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Peugeot 206s tested pass 60.2% of the time, so the Peugeot 206 does worse than average for its age, by 6.3 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 52.1%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Peugeot 206 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 15–19 years | 55.2% | 58.0% |
| 20+ years | 53.4% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Peugeot 206 fails its MOT, appearing on 51.7% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 9.9% of Peugeot 206 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 51.7% |
| Suspension | 38.8% |
| Brakes | 27.8% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 22.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 19.0% |
| Visibility | 18.8% |
| Tyres | 14.4% |
| Steering | 8.4% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Peugeot 206 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Position lamp: not working”, on 14.7% of 15,830 failed tests. 73.1% 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.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 14.7% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 10.9% |
| Exhaust system: major leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 9.3% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 8.5% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.3% |
| Linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension | 7.1% |
| Rear fog lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.9% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.6% |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements Brakes | 6.6% |
| Catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 21.2% |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 16.8% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 16.4% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 13.5% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 10.0% |
| Exhaust system: minor leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 9.5% |
| Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Non-component advisories | 9.1% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 9.1% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 7.8% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 6.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
9 years of the Peugeot 206, 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 2007 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (56.5% passed first time) and the 2000 cars worst (53.8%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | – | 4,326 | 53.8% |
| 2001 | – | 7,323 | 52.6% |
| 2002 | – | 9,352 | 51.6% |
| 2003 | – | 10,331 | 52.9% |
| 2004 | – | 12,104 | 53.8% |
| 2005 | – | 10,445 | 54.7% |
| 2006 | – | 6,601 | 55.1% |
| 2007 | – | 2,500 | 56.5% |
| 2008 | – | 1,068 | 55.9% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Peugeot 206 covers 3,437 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 15–19 years | 3,778 |
| 20+ years | 3,318 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Peugeot 206s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 103,389 in 2002. In 2025, 3 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 97,084 |
| ’02 | 103,389 |
| ’03 | 95,489 |
| ’04 | 85,252 |
| ’05 | 66,190 |
| ’06 | 33,160 |
| ’07 | 9,278 |
| ’08 | 3,337 |
| ’09 | 1,434 |
| ’10 | 123 |
| ’11 | 109 |
| ’12 | 65 |
| ’13 | 72 |
| ’14 | 53 |
| ’15 | 47 |
| ’16 | 36 |
| ’17 | 17 |
| ’18 | 24 |
| ’19 | 13 |
| ’20 | 16 |
| ’21 | 8 |
| ’22 | 10 |
| ’23 | 3 |
| ’24 | 4 |
| ’25 | 3 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 29,054 Peugeot 206s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 54.6% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc, and 19.6% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc. The share with an engine of 1,101cc to 1,200cc has fallen from 21.2% in 2014 to 15.1%.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 15,858 licensed | 54.6% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 5,703 licensed | 19.6% |
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 4,388 licensed | 15.1% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 2,950 licensed | 10.2% |
| 1,801cc to 1,900cc 119 licensed | 0.4% |
| Other sizes 36 licensed | 0.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 12,127 | 41.7% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 5,254 | 18.1% |
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 4,388 | 15.1% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Diesel | 3,730 | 12.8% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 1,531 | 5.3% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 1,419 | 4.9% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 447 | 1.5% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,301–1,400cc | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,101–1,200cc | 1,901–2,000cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 50.3% | 14.3% | 21.2% | 12.0% |
| 2015 | 51.0% | 14.6% | 20.7% | 11.9% |
| 2016 | 51.7% | 15.1% | 20.1% | 11.7% |
| 2017 | 52.4% | 15.8% | 19.3% | 11.4% |
| 2018 | 52.9% | 16.5% | 18.5% | 11.2% |
| 2019 | 53.4% | 17.2% | 17.7% | 10.9% |
| 2020 | 54.0% | 17.7% | 17.0% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | 54.2% | 18.4% | 16.2% | 10.6% |
| 2022 | 54.4% | 18.7% | 15.7% | 10.7% |
| 2023 | 54.6% | 19.0% | 15.4% | 10.4% |
| 2024 | 54.7% | 19.2% | 15.4% | 10.2% |
| 2025 | 54.6% | 19.6% | 15.1% | 10.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 80.7% | 19.3% |
| 2015 | 80.6% | 19.4% |
| 2016 | 80.2% | 19.8% |
| 2017 | 80.1% | 19.9% |
| 2018 | 80.1% | 19.9% |
| 2019 | 79.9% | 20.1% |
| 2020 | 79.9% | 20.1% |
| 2021 | 79.8% | 20.2% |
| 2022 | 79.7% | 20.3% |
| 2023 | 79.9% | 20.1% |
| 2024 | 80.1% | 19.9% |
| 2025 | 80.3% | 19.7% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
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.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Peugeot 206 from 2000, when the data begins, to 2009. On the NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2009), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 32.8 to 65.7 mpg, with CO2 of 112 to 204 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 petrol | 43.4–45.8 | 148–156 | 2000–2006 | Euro 2 to Euro 3 | 3 |
| 1.4 petrol | 39.2–46.3 | 145–180 | 2000–2009 | Euro 2 to Euro 4 | 9 |
| 1.6 petrol | 36.6–44.3 | 153–183 | 2000–2007 | Euro 2 to Euro 4 | 13 |
| 2.0 petrol | 32.8–36.9 | 185–204 | 2000–2007 | Euro 2 to Euro 4 | 10 |
| 1.4 diesel | 62.7–65.7 | 112–120 | 2002–2009 | Euro 3 to Euro 4 | 3 |
| 1.6 diesel | 57.6–58.8 | 126–129 | 2004–2007 | Euro 4 | 6 |
| 1.9 diesel | 51.4–51.6 | 144 | 2000–2002 | Euro 2 to Euro 3 | 2 |
| 2.0 diesel | 53.2–63.1 | 120–144 | 2000–2006 | Euro 2 to Euro 3 | 10 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 15 safety recalls for the Peugeot 206 since 1992, the first in 2000. The most recent was launched on 13 November 2012.
All 15 Peugeot 206 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Peugeot 206. 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
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 206 | 26,481 | −24.1% | 36,206 | 207 | Petrol |
| Peugeot 208 | 254,241 | +3.4% | 6,151 | 27 | Petrol |
| Peugeot 2008 | 201,583 | +10.9% | 2,940 | 40 | Petrol |
| Peugeot 3008 | 175,096 | +5.9% | 5,486 | 45 | Diesel |
| Peugeot 308 | 124,657 | −7.0% | 9,469 | 77 | Diesel |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 62,687 206 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 34,318 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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