Diesel Peugeot 106: MOT pass rate
66.1% of diesel Peugeot 106s pass the MOT first time, measured across 572 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 103,374.
Diesel against the other Peugeot 106 versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 62.2% | 4,457 |
| Diesel | 66.1% | 572 |
| All Peugeot 106 | 62.6% | 5,033 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Diesels carry DPFs, EGR valves and stricter smoke limits, so emissions and exhaust faults account for failures petrol cars never see.
On the Peugeot 106 specifically, diesel is the strongest at 66.1%, and this diesel version sits 3.5 points above the 62.6% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
The diesel Peugeot 106 is the stronger side of this model on MOT data. Still judge the individual car, but the fuel type is a mild point in its favour. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average diesel Peugeot 106 had covered 103,374 miles at test, against 76,639 for the petrol. That is above average and into the range where cambelts and water pumps are due if they have not already been done, so ask for the service history rather than take the mileage on trust.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Peugeot 106 page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Peugeot 106 fuel types
- Petrol Peugeot 106 - 62.2%