Known APK problem
Peugeot 206+: wheels and wheel bearings
On the Peugeot 206+ the APK inspector finds wheels and wheel bearings problems 2.4× as often as on cars of the same age: at 16+ years 5.7%, against about 2.4% nationally.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
What is it?
Play or noise in the wheel bearings, or damaged wheels.
How to check it at the viewing
On the test drive, listen for a humming noise that rises with speed.
Ask the seller: Have any wheel bearings been replaced?
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 | B | 4.7% | 1.4% | 3.3× |
| 16+ years | B | 5.7% | 2.4% | 2.4× |
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 16+ years
| Model | Wheels and wheel bearings | Vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 206+ | 5.7% | 2.4× |
| Toyota Prius III | 1.8% | 0.8× |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W212/S212 | 0.6% | 2.2× |
| Volkswagen Scirocco III | 0.3% | 1.0× |
| Opel Astra H Station Wagon | 0.5% | 0.2× |
| Citroën C4 Picasso I | 0.6% | 0.2× |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Peugeot 206+ often have wheels and wheel bearings problems?
Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 16+ years the inspector found a wheels and wheel bearings defect on 5.7% of inspected Peugeot 206+s, against about 2.4% of all cars of the same age (2.4×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
How do you check the wheels and wheel bearings on a used Peugeot 206+?
On the test drive, listen for a humming noise that rises with speed.
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