Peugeot Boxer reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Peugeot Boxer is a van. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 104 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 9 of 42, and 24.9% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is wipers (2.6% of tests).
Ranked 9 of 42 vans and pickups in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 43,791 Peugeot Boxers aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 24.9% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Peugeot Boxer is 4% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 15.9% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
24.9%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
15.9%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
6,300
Typical age at test: 11 years
Peugeot Boxer MOT failure rate by age
Most common Peugeot Boxer MOT faults
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6% of tests
- Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1% of tests
- Service brake performance: excessively binding1.7% of tests
- Position lamp: not working1.6% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working1.5% of tests
- Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.5% of tests
What the Peugeot Boxer fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 11.9% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Brakes | 7.1% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Suspension | 5.8% | ▼ 24% less often |
| Visibility | 4.8% | About average |
| Body and structure | 3.4% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.5% | About average |
| Tyres | 2.3% | ▼ 57% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.6% | ▲ 1.8× as often |
| Steering | 1.0% | ▼ 33% less often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 72% less often |
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Peugeot Boxer reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Peugeot Boxer is 4% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 104 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Peugeot Boxer?
The most common MOT fault is “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively”, found in 2.6% of tests. It fails on seat belts and airbags more often than similar cars.
›How many Peugeot Boxers fail their MOT?
24.9% of Peugeot Boxers aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 15.9% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Peugeot Boxer combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.