Peugeot 206+
2009 – 2011 · RDW type 2*****
In short
At 13–15 years (mostly built 2010–2013) 8.8% of 3,953 inspected Peugeot 206+s had at least one A-problem at the APK, against 10.6% for all cars of the same age. Over all ages together an A-problem occurs 25% less often on this model than on average (rank 130 of 328 in the ranking). Most often it concerns brakes, steering and control arms / ball joints.
Cite these figures
CarXray.nl (2026). Peugeot 206+ — APK defects by age. Based on RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. https://carxray.nl/en/modellen/peugeot/206-plus/
A-problems
8.8%
n = 3,953 · 95% CI 8.0 – 9.8%
National, same age
10.6%
n = 1,277,358 · 95% CI 10.6 – 10.7%
Defects at the APK by age
- Peugeot 206+
- National, same age
- 95% confidence interval
| Age | Built (approx.) | n | A-problems | 95% CI | All defects | National A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 – 4 years | 2021–2023 | — | insufficient | 1.3% | ||
| 5 – 6 years | 2019–2021 | — | insufficient | 1.9% | ||
| 7 – 8 years | 2017–2019 | — | insufficient | 3.1% | ||
| 9 – 10 years | 2015–2017 | — | insufficient | 4.7% | ||
| 11 – 12 years | 2013–2015 | — | insufficient | 7.2% | ||
| 13 – 15 years | 2010–2013 | 3,953 | 8.8% | 8.0 – 9.8% | 54.8% | 10.6% |
| 16+ years | 2010 or older | 2,644 | 10.1% | 9.0 – 11.3% | 56.0% | 15.3% |
Weak spots
What to check extra on this generation.
| Point to check | Share · sample · 95% CI | Vs. same class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2.8% · n = 3,953 · 2.3 – 3.3% | 0.7× | |
| Steering | 2.5% · n = 3,953 · 2.0 – 3.0% | 2.0× | |
| Control arms / ball joints | 1.8% · n = 3,953 · 1.5 – 2.3% | 0.9× | |
| Brake lines | 0.7% · n = 3,953 · 0.5 – 1.0% | 1.2× | |
| Fuel system | 0.6% · n = 3,953 · 0.4 – 0.9% | 26.3× | |
| Seat belts, seats and airbags | 0.5% · n = 3,953 · 0.3 – 0.7% | 0.9× | |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.3% · n = 3,953 · 0.2 – 0.5% | 0.7× |
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About this generation
- Production years
- 2009 – 2011
- RDW type code(s)
- 2*****
- Trade name(s)
- 206+
- Registered (type group)
- 4,301
- Generation boundary
- Draft, being checked
See other 206+ generations Similar models
Same type of car and era, at 13–15 years. 206+: 8.8% A-problems.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Peugeot 206+ reliable?
The APK tells you about defects, not breakdowns. At 13–15 years 8.8% of inspected Peugeot 206+s had at least one A-problem (structure, safety or costly mechanics), against 10.6% nationally at the same age. The maintenance of the specific car matters more than the model.
How does the Peugeot 206+ compare with other cars?
Over all ages together an A-problem occurs 25% less often on the Peugeot 206+ than on cars of the same age. That puts it at rank 130 of 328 models in the CarXray ranking.
Which model years do these figures cover?
The inspections run from 2025-10 to 2026-09. Cars aged 13–15 years were then mostly built in 2010–2013. The data table shows the build years per age class.
What are the most common problems?
The most common A-problems at the APK are brakes, steering, control arms / ball joints. See the weak spots above and take them into your checklist.
Take these insights to the viewing
Use our checklist and focus on the key points for this Peugeot 206+.