Peugeot Expert reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Peugeot Expert is a van. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 86 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 24 of 42, and 34.4% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is joints (6.9% of tests).
Ranked 24 of 42 vans and pickups in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 53,226 Peugeot Experts aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 34.4% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Peugeot Expert is 16% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 15.8% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
34.4%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
15.8%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
12,400
Typical age at test: 8 years
Peugeot Expert MOT failure rate by age
Most common Peugeot Expert MOT faults
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.9% of tests
- Position lamp: not working5.7% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working3.9% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.5% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4% of tests
- Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.2% of tests
What the Peugeot Expert fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 18.7% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Body and structure | 10.9% | ▲ 3.1× as often |
| Suspension | 9.5% | About average |
| Brakes | 8.2% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Visibility | 7.0% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Tyres | 5.2% | ▼ 28% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3.5% | About average |
| Steering | 1.8% | About average |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.5% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 69% less often |
Peugeot Expert specs and running costs
Official figures for 46 versions sold in the UK between 2006 and 2019.
Fuel types
Diesel
Official economy
37.2–58.9 mpg
CO2
127–199 g/km
Power
102–177 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Combi BlueHDi 100 S&S102 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – |
| Expert Combi BlueHDi 120 S&S120 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – |
| Expert Combi BlueHDi 180 S&S EAT8177 PS · A8 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – |
| Expert Combi Compact BlueHDi 120 S&SM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 58.9 mpg | 127g | £200 |
| Expert Combi Compact BlueHDi 100 S&SM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 54.3 mpg | 137g | £200 |
| Expert Combi Standard BlueHDi 120 S&SM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 58.9 mpg | 127g | £200 |
| Expert Combi Long BlueHDi 120 S&SM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 58.9 mpg | 128g | £200 |
| Expert Combi Long BlueHDi 180 S&S EAT8A8 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 46.3 mpg | 160g | £200 |
| Expert Combi BlueHDi 115 S&SM6 · listed 2017 | Diesel | 54.3 mpg | 137g | £200 |
| Expert Combi BlueHDi 95 S&S ETG6AMT6 · listed 2017 | Diesel | 52.3 mpg | 139g | £200 |
| Expert Combi Compact BlueHDi 95M5 · listed 2017 | Diesel | 51.4 mpg | 144g | £200 |
| Expert Combi Long BlueHDi 150 S&SM6 · listed 2017 | Diesel | 51.4 mpg | 143g | £200 |
| Expert Combi Standard BlueHDi 150 S&SM6 · listed 2017 | Diesel | 53.3 mpg | 139g | £200 |
| Expert Combi Long BlueHDi 180 S&S EAT6A6 · listed 2017 | Diesel | 47.9 mpg | 155g | £200 |
| Expert Tepee 2.0 HDi 130M6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 42.8 mpg | 172g | £325 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 46 versions.
What a Peugeot Expert costs to fuel
- diesel, typical official 41.5mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Peugeot Expert reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Peugeot Expert is 16% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 86 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Peugeot Expert?
The most common MOT fault is “Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”, found in 6.9% of tests. It fails on body and structure and lights and electrics more often than similar cars.
›How many Peugeot Experts fail their MOT?
34.4% of Peugeot Experts aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 15.8% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Peugeot Expert combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.