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PEUGEOT 406 Common
As of 2026 Q1, 12,383 PEUGEOT 406s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 61,923 in 2014 Q3 — only 20% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 49,540 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 1,027 a year (8.3% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2034 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. Tellingly, 83% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 12,383 on the road.
Rarer than 14% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 1,027 a year (8.3% of survivors). At that pace roughly 8,032 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2034.
About the 406
The Peugeot 406 is a large family car that was produced by French automaker Peugeot between 1995 and 2004. Available in saloon, estate and coupé bodystyles with a choice of petrol or turbodiesel engines, the 406 replaced the Peugeot 405 in Peugeot's lineup, and was itself replaced by the Peugeot 407.
PEUGEOT 406 — questions & answers
How many PEUGEOT 406 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 12,383 PEUGEOT 406 were still registered in the UK — 2,088 licensed and on the road, plus 10,295 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the PEUGEOT 406 rare?
The PEUGEOT 406 is common, with 12,383 still on the road, making it rarer than 14% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the PEUGEOT 406 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of PEUGEOT 406 on UK roads fell by 543 (4.2%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 8,032 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most PEUGEOT 406 use?
Most PEUGEOT 406 run on diesel — about 70% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol.
When did the PEUGEOT 406 peak?
The PEUGEOT 406 peaked at 61,923 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.