Known APK problem
Peugeot 206+: fuel system
On the Peugeot 206+ the APK inspector finds fuel system problems 26.3× as often as on cars of the same age: at 13–15 years 0.6%, against about 0.0% nationally.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
What is it?
Leaking or damaged fuel lines, tank or LPG parts.
How to check it at the viewing
After starting, smell for fuel and look for wet spots near the tank and lines.
Ask the seller: Have there been leaks in the fuel system or LPG installation?
By age
Share of inspected Peugeot 206+s with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.
| Age | Type | 206+ | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 – 15 years | A | 0.6% | 0.0% | 26.3× |
| 16+ years | A | 0.6% | 0.1% | 7.8× |
A = structure, safety or costly mechanics; B = fail, usually simple; C = advisory. An age is missing when this defect is not among the most common there.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Peugeot 206+ often have fuel system problems?
Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 13–15 years the inspector found a fuel system defect on 0.6% of inspected Peugeot 206+s, against about 0.0% of all cars of the same age (26.3×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
How do you check the fuel system on a used Peugeot 206+?
After starting, smell for fuel and look for wet spots near the tank and lines.
Repair indication: small, medium or large. An indication of the usual repair, not a quote: the real cost depends on the car, the cause and the garage.
Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know