Peugeot Rifter reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Peugeot Rifter is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 64 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 437 of 442, and 19.7% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is wipers (7.4% of tests).
Ranked 437 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 7,469 Peugeot Rifters aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 19.7% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Peugeot Rifter is 56% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 19.2% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
19.7%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
19.2%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
7,000
Typical age at test: 4 years
Peugeot Rifter MOT failure rate by age
Most common Peugeot Rifter MOT faults
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively7.4% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.1% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4% of tests
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.1% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1% of tests
What the Peugeot Rifter fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 8.8% | ▲ 2.9× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 6.0% | ▲ 2.1× as often |
| Tyres | 3.4% | ▼ 25% less often |
| Brakes | 2.6% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Body and structure | 1.3% | ▲ 3.7× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.0% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Suspension | 0.6% | ▼ 37% less often |
| Steering | 0.4% | ▲ 1.8× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.3% | ▼ 11% less often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 22% less often |
What MPG does the Peugeot Rifter do?
Official economy for the Peugeot Rifter ranges from 43.7 to 68.9mpg across the 22 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2018–2023). A typical petrol version manages 48.7mpg and a typical diesel 64.2mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Peugeot Rifter?
Any Peugeot Rifter first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Peugeot Rifter registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £200 a year.
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Official figures for 22 versions sold in the UK between 2018 and 2023.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
43.7–68.9 mpg
CO2
109–146 g/km
Power
76–131 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifter Blue HDi 100 S&S 5-speed manual102 PS · M6 · listed 2023 | Diesel | 57.4 mpg | 129g | £200 | 31% |
| Rifter Blue HDi 130 S&S 6-speed manual131 PS · M6 · listed 2023 | Diesel | 57 mpg | 130g | £200 | 32% |
| Rifter PureTech 110 S&S 6-speed manual110 PS · M6 · listed 2023 | Petrol | 45.8 mpg | 140g | £200 | 34% |
| Rifter PureTech 130 EAT8 S&S131 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Petrol | 43.7 mpg | 146g | £200 | 35% |
| Rifter Standard 1.5L BlueHDi 7576 PS · M5 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| Rifter Long 1.5L BlueHDi 100102 PS · M5 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| Rifter Standard 1.5L BlueHDi 100102 PS · M5 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| Rifter Long 1.5L BlueHDi 130 EAT8 S&S131 PS · A8 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| Rifter Long 1.5L BlueHDi 130 S&S131 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| Rifter Standard 1.5L BlueHDi 130 EAT8 S&S131 PS · A8 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| Rifter Standard 1.5L BlueHDi 130 S&S131 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| Rifter Long 1.2L PureTech 110 S&S110 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Petrol | – | – | – | – |
| Rifter Standard 1.2L PureTech 110 S&S110 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Petrol | – | – | – | – |
| Rifter 1.5L BlueHDi 75M5 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 68.9 mpg | 109g | £200 | – |
| Rifter 1.5L BlueHDi 130 S&SM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 65.7 mpg | 114g | £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. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 22 versions.
What a Peugeot Rifter costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 48.7mpg…
- diesel, typical official 64.2mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Peugeot Rifter reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Peugeot Rifter is 56% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 64 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Peugeot Rifter?
The most common MOT fault is “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively”, found in 7.4% of tests. It fails on body and structure and visibility more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Peugeot Rifter do?
Official economy for the Peugeot Rifter ranges from 43.7 to 68.9mpg across the 22 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2018–2023). A typical petrol version manages 48.7mpg and a typical diesel 64.2mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Peugeot Rifter?
Any Peugeot Rifter first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Peugeot Rifter registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £200 a year.
›How many Peugeot Rifters fail their MOT?
19.7% of Peugeot Rifters aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 19.2% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Peugeot Rifter 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.