Peugeot reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 46 of 52 makes
1,348,272 Peugeot cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 34.2% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a Peugeot is 20% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At their first MOT, 15.5% failed (UK 12.7%).
Peugeot models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 508 | 105 | 28.8% | 19.0% | 18,394 |
| Peugeot Boxervan | 104 | 24.9% | 15.9% | 43,791 |
| Peugeot 108 | 101 | 18.0% | 8.5% | 75,867 |
| Peugeot 407 | 96 | 46.4% | – | 8,919 |
| Peugeot 107 | 93 | 37.9% | – | 113,685 |
| Peugeot RCZ | 93 | 34.9% | – | 10,828 |
| Peugeot 206 | 87 | 46.9% | – | 32,202 |
| Peugeot 308 | 86 | 36.0% | 12.1% | 132,657 |
| Peugeot Expertvan | 86 | 34.4% | 15.8% | 53,226 |
| Peugeot 307 | 85 | 51.3% | – | 26,349 |
| Peugeot Bippervan | 85 | 42.5% | – | 19,716 |
| Peugeot 3008 | 84 | 29.3% | 11.3% | 136,652 |
| Peugeot 207 | 78 | 49.9% | – | 135,831 |
| Peugeot 208 | 78 | 29.4% | 14.1% | 202,735 |
| Peugeot Partnervan | 77 | 38.0% | 24.6% | 148,496 |
| Peugeot 5008 | 76 | 31.0% | 16.4% | 33,441 |
| Peugeot 2008 | 75 | 26.8% | 14.5% | 125,805 |
| Peugeot Horizon | 65 | 30.4% | 19.7% | 8,499 |
| Peugeot Rifter | 64 | 19.7% | 19.2% | 7,469 |
Peugeot MOT failure rate by age
What Peugeot cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 16.0% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Suspension | 9.4% | About average |
| Brakes | 7.6% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Body and structure | 7.3% | ▲ 2.3× as often |
| Tyres | 6.5% | About average |
| Visibility | 5.3% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 4.5% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Steering | 2.1% | About average |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.2% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Wheels | 0.3% | ▼ 14% less often |
Most common Peugeot MOT faults
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5% of tests
- Position lamp: not working3.6% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working3.0% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.9% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9% of tests
- Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.7% of tests
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Frequently asked questions
›Are Peugeot cars reliable?
By MOT results, Peugeot ranks 46 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 83 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 34.2% of Peugeot cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable Peugeot?
The Peugeot 508, with a score of 105. The lowest-scoring is the Rifter (64).
›What do Peugeot cars fail their MOT on?
Body and structure: 7.3% of Peugeot MOTs failed on it, 2.3 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.