Peugeot Partner reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Peugeot Partner is a van. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 77 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 31 of 42, and 38.0% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (7.5% of tests).
Ranked 31 of 42 vans and pickups in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 148,496 Peugeot Partners aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 38.0% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Peugeot Partner is 30% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 24.6% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
38.0%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
24.6%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
12,200
Typical age at test: 8 years
Peugeot Partner MOT failure rate by age
Most common Peugeot Partner MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working7.5% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working6.2% of tests
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.2% of tests
- Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.5% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken3.9% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.6% of tests
What the Peugeot Partner fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 23.0% | ▲ 2.0× as often |
| Suspension | 10.2% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Brakes | 7.6% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Visibility | 7.3% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Body and structure | 7.3% | ▲ 2.3× as often |
| Tyres | 6.1% | ▼ 15% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3.8% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Steering | 2.7% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 2.1% | ▲ 2.3× as often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 71% less often |
Peugeot Partner specs and running costs
Official figures for 53 versions sold in the UK between 2006 and 2018.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
34.4–68.9 mpg
CO2
109–195 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partner Tepee BlueHDi 120 S&SM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 115g | £200 |
| Partner Tepee BlueHDi 100 S&SM5 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 68.9 mpg | 109g | £200 |
| Partner Tepee BlueHDi 100 S&S ETGAMT6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 67.3 mpg | 109g | £200 |
| Partner Tepee VTi 98M5 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 44.1 mpg | 148g | £200 |
| Partner Tepee 1.2L PureTech 110 S&SM5 · listed 2017 | Petrol | 55.4 mpg | 119g | £200 |
| Partner Tepee Active BlueHDi 100 S&SM5 · listed 2016 | Diesel | 68.9 mpg | 109g | £20 |
| Partner Tepee Active BlueHDi 100 S&S 7 seatM6 · listed 2016 | Diesel | 68.9 mpg | 109g | £20 |
| Partner Tepee Active BlueHDi 75M5 · listed 2016 | Diesel | 65.7 mpg | 113g | £35 |
| Partner Tepee Allure BlueHDi 100 S&SM5 · listed 2016 | Diesel | 68.9 mpg | 109g | £20 |
| Partner Tepee Allure BlueHDi 120 S&SM6 · listed 2016 | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 115g | £35 |
| Partner Tepee Access VTi 98M5 · listed 2016 | Petrol | 44.1 mpg | 148g | £225 |
| Partner Tepee Active VTi 98M5 · listed 2016 | Petrol | 44.1 mpg | 148g | £225 |
| Partner Tepee 1.6 e-HDi 92 EGCAMT6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 61.4 mpg | 120g | £35 |
| Partner Tepee 1.6 HDi 115M5 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 53.3 mpg | 139g | £200 |
| Partner Tepee 1.6 HDi 75M5 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 54.3 mpg | 135g | £200 |
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 53 versions.
What a Peugeot Partner costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 42.2mpg…
- diesel, typical official 61.4mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Peugeot Partner reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Peugeot Partner is 30% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 77 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Peugeot Partner?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 7.5% of tests. It fails on body and structure and seat belts and airbags more often than similar cars.
›How many Peugeot Partners fail their MOT?
38.0% of Peugeot Partners aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 24.6% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Peugeot Partner 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.