| Front and side impact rating |
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Pedestrian test rating |
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Test Scores: Front 8(50%) Side 10(56%) Overall 18(53%)
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Euro NCAP first
tested a 406 in 1997. Back then, the car gained two stars for its
front- and side-impact protection.The 2001 model gains an extra
star, mainly for its improved restraint systems, but also for its
stronger structure. A key-operated switch turns off the frontal
passenger airbag to allow a rear-facing child restraint to be
installed Also, the airbag can be turned off while the engine is
running, by using a second key. However the warning on the
instrument panel is always correct, thus providing a safety check. |
Impact
Protection
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| Driver
Front Impact |
Passenger
Front Impact |
Driver
Side Impact |
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Frontal
Impact
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| The
body failed to maintain a safety cell for its occupants and the
driver’s head was not held safely by the airbag. There were also
hard areas under the fascia that could injure his driver’s knees
and upper legs. What’s more, the footwell ruptured and this can
pose a threat to the driver’s feet. However, the three-point
centre rear belt provides much more protection than a two-point,
lap-only belt would. |
Side
Impact
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| The
car’s performance was poor and gave concerns for head and chest
protection. Although the 406’s seat-mounted side airbags feature
head extensions, the driver’s failed to protect his head and chest
effectively. The airbag also did not deploy fully, reducing the
cushioning it provides to prevent the driver’s abdomen from
striking the inner door panel. |
Child
Restraint
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| A
passenger frontal airbag is standard on all 406s, so there is a risk
of serious injury or death to any child placed in a rear-facing
restraints on the front seat. There were no in-car warnings to
explain this, despite there being a switch to turn off the airbag
when necessary. The restraints chosen were forward-facing.
Generally, they protected the children, although the three-year-old
was exposed to risks of head injury in the side impact test. |
Pedestrian
Protection
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| The
front of the 406 proved particularly unforgiving to pedestrians in
the leg impact areas, although some areas of the bonnet gave
protection to head impacts. Peugeot needs to pay more attention to
pedestrian protection. |
Model
history and safety equipment
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| The
406 was launched in Europe during September 1995. Safety equipment
fitted as standard to the 2001 model includes twin (smart) frontal
airbags, side airbags (thorax and head) pre-tensioners and load
limiters on the front seatbelts, three-point rear centre belt. ABS,
brake assist and ESP are options. |
| Make,
model and hand of drive |
Peugeot
406 LHD |
| Body
type |
4-door
saloon |
| Model
year |
2001 |
| Kerb
weight |
1315
kg |
| VIN
and date when rating applies |
VF38BRHZF81365797 |
| Cars
built on the same platform |
none |
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