Known APK problem
Peugeot 206+: steering
On the Peugeot 206+ the APK inspector finds steering problems 2.0× as often as on cars of the same age: at 13–15 years 2.5%, against about 1.3% nationally.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
What is it?
Play or leaks in the steering rack, tie rods or power steering.
How to check it at the viewing
Turn the wheel while stationary: no play, knocking or heavy spot. On the test drive the car should keep running straight.
Ask the seller: Has any work been done on the steering rack or tie rod ends?
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 | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.0× |
| 13 – 15 years | B | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.5× |
| 16+ years | A | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.4× |
| 16+ years | B | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0× |
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.
Comparable cars at 13–15 years
| Model | Steering | Vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 206+ | 2.5% | 2.0× |
| Citroën C4 Picasso I | 0.5% | 0.4× |
| Citroën C3 Picasso | 6.8% | 5.6× |
| Honda Insight II | 0.4% | 0.3× |
| Mazda Mazda3 (BL) | 0.5% | 0.4× |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Peugeot 206+ often have steering problems?
Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 13–15 years the inspector found a steering defect on 2.5% of inspected Peugeot 206+s, against about 1.3% of all cars of the same age (2.0×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
How do you check the steering on a used Peugeot 206+?
Turn the wheel while stationary: no play, knocking or heavy spot. On the test drive the car should keep running straight.
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