Peugeot RCZ reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Peugeot RCZ is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 93 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 310 of 442, and 34.9% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is coil spring (8.2% of tests).
Ranked 310 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 10,828 Peugeot RCZes aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 34.9% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Peugeot RCZ is 8% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
34.9%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
6,400
Typical age at test: 11 years
Peugeot RCZ MOT failure rate by age
Most common Peugeot RCZ MOT faults
- Coil spring: fractured or broken8.2% of tests
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.9% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working3.8% of tests
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.1% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.0% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9% of tests
What the Peugeot RCZ fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 14.5% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Suspension | 11.9% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 6.5% | ▲ 2.1× as often |
| Tyres | 6.5% | About average |
| Brakes | 5.9% | ▼ 19% less often |
| Body and structure | 5.5% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Visibility | 3.7% | ▼ 22% less often |
| Steering | 1.6% | ▼ 34% less often |
| Wheels | 0.7% | ▲ 1.7× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.4% | ▼ 56% less often |
What MPG does the Peugeot RCZ do?
Official economy for the Peugeot RCZ ranges from 38.7 to 56.5mpg across the 15 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2015). A typical petrol version manages 42.2mpg and a typical diesel 54.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Peugeot RCZ?
Any Peugeot RCZ first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Peugeot RCZ registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £170 to £325 a year.
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Official figures for 15 versions sold in the UK between 2010 and 2015.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
38.7–56.5 mpg
CO2
130–168 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCZ 2.0 HDi 163M6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 54.3 mpg | 135g | £200 |
| RCZ 2.0 HDi 163 (08/14 production)M6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 56.5 mpg | 130g | £170 |
| RCZ 1.6 THP 156M6 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 44.1 mpg | 149g | £225 |
| RCZ 1.6 THP 156 AutomaticA6 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 38.7 mpg | 168g | £325 |
| RCZ 1.6 THP 200M6 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 42.2 mpg | 155g | £275 |
| RCZ 1.6 THP 270M6 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 44.8 mpg | 145g | £225 |
| RCZ 2.0 HDi 163 (08/14 Production)Manual · listed 2014 | Diesel | 56.5 mpg | 130g | £170 |
| RCZ 2.0 HDi 163Manual · listed 2014 | Diesel | 54.3 mpg | 135g | £200 |
| RCZ 1.6 THP 156Manual · listed 2014 | Petrol | 44.1 mpg | 149g | £225 |
| RCZ 1.6 THP 200Manual · listed 2014 | Petrol | 42.2 mpg | 155g | £275 |
| RCZ 1.6 THP 156 AutomaticAutomatic · listed 2014 | Petrol | 38.7 mpg | 168g | £325 |
| RCZ 2.0 HDi FAP (163 bhp)M6 · listed 2010 | Diesel | 53.2 mpg | 139g | £200 |
| RCZ 1.6 THP (156 bhp)M6 · listed 2010 | Petrol | 42.1 mpg | 155g | £275 |
| RCZ 1.6 (200 bhp)M6 · listed 2010 | Petrol | 40.9 mpg | 159g | £275 |
| RCZ 1.6 THP (156 bhp) Energy Saver TyresA6 · listed 2010 | Petrol | 38.7 mpg | 168g | £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.
What a Peugeot RCZ costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 42.2mpg…
- diesel, typical official 54.3mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Peugeot RCZ reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Peugeot RCZ is 8% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 93 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Peugeot RCZ?
The most common MOT fault is “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, found in 8.2% of tests. It fails on exhaust and emissions and body and structure more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Peugeot RCZ do?
Official economy for the Peugeot RCZ ranges from 38.7 to 56.5mpg across the 15 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2015). A typical petrol version manages 42.2mpg and a typical diesel 54.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Peugeot RCZ?
Any Peugeot RCZ first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Peugeot RCZ registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £170 to £325 a year.
›How many Peugeot RCZes fail their MOT?
34.9% of Peugeot RCZes aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Peugeot RCZ 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.