Peugeot 406 2002
Analysis of 12 active listings for Peugeot 406 2002 from mobile.bg, cars.bg and other sources. Real market prices, known engine issues and what to check before buying.
Diesel 10Petrol 3
📊 Market data
- Cheap listings866 €
- Typical price1 187 €
- Expensive listings4 640 €
- Average mileage273 558 км
⚙️ Engines — what to expect
PSA DW12 2.2 HDi — DW12_2.2HDI
Known issues
- Belt every 120k km. Must change tensioner and water pump together. (~350–600 € repair)
- Turbo can fail at high mileage. Oil starvation from blocked oil feed line is common cause. Check for oil smoke. (~500–1 500 € repair)
- Flywheel develops judder/rattle with age, especially on vehicles used for towing. Replacement is labor-intensive. (~500–1 200 € repair)
- Turbo can fail due to oil starvation from blocked feed line. Check for oil smoke. (~500–1 500 € repair)
- Flywheel develops judder/rattle, especially on towing vehicles. (~500–1 200 € repair)
PSA DW10 2.0 HDi/BlueHDi — DW10_2.0HDI
Known issues
- Injector seals (copper washers) wear — causes diesel smell and possible misfires. Cheap fix if caught early. (~100–400 € repair)
- DMF wears — juddering on engagement, rattling at idle. Common on higher-mileage units. (~500–900 € repair)
- Belt every 160,000 km (BlueHDi). Interference engine — belt failure is catastrophic. (~400–700 € repair)
PSA XUD 1.9D — PSA_XUD_1.9D
Known issues
- Must replace every 80-100k km. (~150–300 € repair)
- Can fail at very high mileage (300k+). (~300–600 € repair)
🚨 What to check before buying
Overall risk score: 10/10
Serious risks
- Timing belt + tensioner: Belt every 120k km. Must change tensioner and water pump together.
- Turbo failure: Turbo can fail at high mileage. Oil starvation from blocked oil feed line is common cause. Check for oil smoke.
- DMF (dual-mass flywheel): Flywheel develops judder/rattle with age, especially on vehicles used for towing. Replacement is labor-intensive.
- Turbo failure: Turbo can fail due to oil starvation from blocked feed line. Check for oil smoke.
- DMF (dual-mass flywheel): Flywheel develops judder/rattle, especially on towing vehicles.
- Car is 24 years old — expect age-related wear: rubber seals, bushings, water pump, AC compressor
Additional notes
- Pre-2010 diesel with 250k+ km: injectors, turbo, EGR all at end of life. DPF regeneration failures cause cascading damage. Total repair bill can easily exceed car value. Budget €2,000-5,000 for major overhaul. Consider whether the car is worth investing in.
- Vehicle is 15+ years old. Age-related issues: rubber seals/hoses degrade, electrical connectors corrode, suspension bushings wear. Not specific to any engine, but expect €500-1,500/year in age-related maintenance beyond normal service items.
- Any car with 200k+ km requires extra scrutiny. At this mileage: suspension components are worn (bushings, ball joints, shocks), seals and gaskets are hardened, electrical connectors corrode, and major components approach end-of-life. For luxury cars (BMW, Mercedes, Audi) the cost of 200k+ km maintenance can exceed the car's value. Always get a pre-purchase inspection (PPI) and budget 15-25% of purchase price for immediate maintenance.
- Diesel car from before 2018 with very low mileage suggests city-only use — DPF is likely clogged or has been removed (illegal). Check DPF status and EGR condition.
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