Is the Peugeot 206 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 58,176 MOT tests, around 18% of Peugeot 206s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 24% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 58%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 80% petrol, 20% diesel. Petrol 206s are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged. Diesel 206s in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 18%
- Likely charged
- 24%
- Depends on the car
- 58%
- MOT tests analysed
- 58,176
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206 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many 206s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Likely compliant518 tested | Likely charged179 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant1,063 tested | Likely charged435 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant2,843 tested | Likely charged537 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant6,133 tested | Likely charged2,131 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard8,873 tested | Likely charged2,589 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard9,780 tested | Likely charged2,026 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard6,820 tested | Likely charged1,754 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard5,041 tested | Likely charged1,164 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard3,383 tested | Likely charged472 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged1,408 tested | Likely charged159 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged655 tested | Likely charged65 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged75 tested | Likely charged9 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the 206
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (80% of 206s tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Diesel (20% of 206s tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how 206s fare at the MOT too: see the Peugeot 206 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Peugeot 206 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Peugeot 206s in this data were first registered between 1998 and 2009. 2004 was the most common year, with 11,806 tests (20% of the total), and half were registered in 2004 or later.
206s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 54% of the time, at an average of 79,966 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 52% of the time with 83,572 miles on average.
On a budget, the oldest petrol 206s likely to comply are from 2006. 6,133 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 53% of the time and averaged 83,759 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the 206's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (13.8% of tests); suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (7.3%) and "ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (5.9%). The most frequent advisory was "leaking excessively from engine", on 17.7% of tests.
Overall, 52% of 206s passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 84,307 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Peugeot models
About this data
Based on 58,176 first MOT tests of the Peugeot 206 carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 58,176 MOT tests say about the Peugeot 206 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Peugeot 206 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 18% of 206s on the road are likely compliant and 24% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol 206 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol 206s first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel 206 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel 206s from 2009 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific 206 is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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