Peugeot 406 statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 1,947 −19.6% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 8,571 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 58.3% Cars of the same ages 61.0%
• Rank by number licensed No. 564 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2003 243,365 licensed
• Average annual mileage 3,737 miles a year

How many Peugeot 406s are left in Great Britain?

There were 1,947 Peugeot 406s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 8,571 declared off the road (SORN). That is 99.2% fewer than the peak of 243,365 in 2003.

Peugeot 406 versions

2 versions of the Peugeot 406 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 406 MOT reliability

In 2025, 58.3% of Peugeot 406 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Peugeot 406s tested pass 61.0% of the time, so the Peugeot 406 does worse than average for its age, by 2.7 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 55.2%.

Peugeot 406 MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Peugeot 406 fails its MOT, appearing on 45.1% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 8.9% of Peugeot 406 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Peugeot 406 MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Peugeot 406 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”, on 13.4% of 1,010 failed tests. 73.3% 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 406 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 2,229 Peugeot 406s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 74.4% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 7.3% have an engine of 2,901cc to 3,000cc. The share with an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc has fallen from 80.1% in 2014 to 74.4%. Petrols made up 27.2% of those licensed in 2014 and 30.6% 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 406 fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Peugeot 406 from 2000, when the data begins, to 2004. On the NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2004), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 27.2 to 51.4 mpg, with CO2 of 147 to 248 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 names “406 Saloon”, “406 Estate”, “406 Coupé”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Peugeot 406 safety recalls

DVSA lists 12 safety recalls for the Peugeot 406 since 1992, the first in 1997. The most recent was launched on 13 March 2009.

All 12 Peugeot 406 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Peugeot 406. 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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