The NCT record
Peugeot 406
Saloon. Measured from 5,522 NCT tests in Ireland.
Reliability · measured from test data
Reliability: Below average
More faults than most cars its age. Only buy after a thorough inspection, and budget for repairs.
NCT pass rate: 44% (Below average for its age)
44 in 100 pass the NCT first time at ten years old. Mechanical faults: 1.41× the average car of the same age.
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How it holds up with age
| Year | Age | Passes first time | Average car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11 | 41% | 50% |
| 2014 | 12 | 37% | 46% |
| 2013 | 13 | 36% | 42% |
| 2012 | 14 | 32% | 38% |
| 2011 | 15 | 36% | 36% |
| 2010 | 16 | 32% | 35% |
What tends to fail on it
Emissions
DPF and EGR condition, service history, oil quality
€100–400 for a service, or a catalytic converter — up to €1,200 at worst.
Wheel alignment (side-slip)
wheel alignment, steering pulling, uneven front tyre wear
€40–70 for alignment, or the worn part causing it — up to €400 at worst.
Brake performance
braking imbalance side to side, sticking calipers, fluid condition
€100–400 for pads, or a seized caliper — up to €680 at worst.
Steering & suspension
worn ball joints, track rod ends, shock absorbers, bushings
€100–600 for joints, bearings and arms — up to €900 at worst.
What the repairs cost
€105–180 in NCT-related repairs is typical for a car this age. It is a figure for comparing models, not a quote.
Irish garage prices for the common jobs are on the repair costs page.
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Where these figures come from
Test and failure figures: National Car Test statistics published by the Road Safety Authority and the National Car Testing Service, 12.5 million tests, 2015 and 2017–2025. Repair prices: Irish garage quotes and The AA Ireland servicing guides, reviewed September 2026 — see our repair cost guide. Motor tax bands: motortax.ie.
Based on published NCT results and typical Irish repair prices for this model and age. It reflects the condition of cars presented for test, not manufacturer build quality, and cannot tell you about a specific vehicle's history. Repair figures are estimates, not quotes.