MOT performance
Peugeot MOT pass rates and common failures
Across 2,871,447 MOT tests of Peugeot cars in 2023–2024, 66.0% passed first time. Allowing for age, mileage and fuel, Peugeots failed 19% more often than comparable cars. Of the 20 Peugeot models with enough tests, the Peugeot 108 failed least often relative to comparable cars.
2,871,447 MOT tests on 1,505,171 vehicles, 2023–2024 · Source: DVSA (Open Government Licence) · Analysis: 73 Auto
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| Figure | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 66.0% | ±0.1 pts (95%), n = 2,871,447 |
| Failures vs similar cars | 1.19× | same age, mileage and fuel = 1.00 |
| Tests with a dangerous defect | 8.1% | n = 2,871,447 |
| Average age at test | 9.7 years | n = 2,871,447 |
Peugeot models
Every Peugeot model with at least 10,000 tests, most-tested first.
| Model | Tests | First-time pass rate | Failures vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 208 | 402,103 | 72.2% | 1.21× |
| Peugeot Partner | 305,829 | 62.2% | 1.31× |
| Peugeot 207 | 293,779 | 50.4% | 1.27× |
| Peugeot 308 | 274,758 | 64.8% | 1.17× |
| Peugeot 3008 | 273,700 | 71.4% | 1.22× |
| Peugeot 2008 | 246,579 | 74.6% | 1.30× |
| Peugeot 107 | 232,450 | 63.2% | 1.03× |
| Peugeot 108 | 150,038 | 82.5% | 0.95× |
| Peugeot Expert | 111,048 | 65.5% | 1.18× |
| Peugeot Boxer | 107,606 | 73.0% | 1.00× |
| Peugeot 206 | 103,308 | 52.2% | 1.17× |
| Peugeot 307 | 68,543 | 48.5% | 1.19× |
| Peugeot 5008 | 66,454 | 69.3% | 1.33× |
| Peugeot Bipper | 41,750 | 57.3% | 1.24× |
| Peugeot 508 | 37,457 | 70.9% | 1.01× |
| Peugeot RCZ | 22,156 | 65.0% | 1.09× |
| Peugeot 407 | 20,506 | 53.6% | 1.08× |
| Peugeot Horizon | 17,208 | 70.3% | 1.55× |
| Peugeot Rifter | 14,625 | 80.9% | 1.47× |
| Peugeot 106 | 11,071 | 55.8% | 1.24× |
Where Peugeots fail
| Area | Tests failed on it | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights, reflectors and electrical | 16.0% | +45% |
| Suspension | 9.4% | +6% |
| Brakes | 7.8% | +15% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 7.3% | +112% |
| Tyres | 6.3% | +1% |
| Driver's view of the road | 5.5% | +16% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.4% | +46% |
| Steering | 2.0% | +5% |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.3% | +31% |
| Road wheels | 0.3% | -15% |
| Registration plates and VIN | 0.2% | -28% |
| Speedometer and driving controls | 0.0% | -7% |
Most common failure items
| Item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Body, chassis and structure | 4.32% |
| Position lamp: not working | Lights, reflectors and electrical | 3.69% |
| Stop lamp: not working | Lights, reflectors and electrical | 3.06% |
| Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 2.87% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam | Lights, reflectors and electrical | 2.85% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken | Suspension | 2.56% |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | Lights, reflectors and electrical | 2.52% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | Driver's view of the road | 2.25% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect | Lights, reflectors and electrical | 2.08% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 1.97% |
Pass rate by age
| Age at test (years) | Tests | First-time pass rate | Failures vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | 342,677 | 82.9% | +18% |
| 5-6 | 385,880 | 76.3% | +28% |
| 7-8 | 445,271 | 70.6% | +23% |
| 9-10 | 427,023 | 63.8% | +20% |
| 11-12 | 352,529 | 58.5% | +17% |
| 13-15 | 409,514 | 52.6% | +18% |
| 16+ | 389,356 | 53.0% | +15% |
MOT failures where Peugeot stands out
Individual failure items that Peugeots record clearly more or less often than cars of the same age, mileage and fuel. All Peugeot MOT failure patterns.
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt · 3.10× comparable cars
- Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps · 2.34× comparable cars
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam · 1.96× comparable cars
- Stop lamp: not working · 1.55× comparable cars
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect · 1.67× comparable cars
- Service brake performance: excessively binding · 1.66× comparable cars
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About this data. These are MOT test results, not a measure of mechanical reliability: a car's MOT outcome reflects its condition on the day, which depends on how it has been maintained and driven as well as how it was built. Figures cover class 4 vehicles (cars and light vans), normal tests only (retests excluded), outcomes pass, fail and pass after rectification at the station; vehicles at least 2.5 years old at test. Tests from 2023-01-01 to 2024-12-30. “Compared with similar cars” means compared with the national rate for cars of the same age, mileage band and fuel. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Makes and models are matched to 73 Auto's vehicle catalogue; tests that can't be matched are left out rather than guessed. See how the MOT figures are produced.