2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Peugeot Bipper MOT pass rate and common faults

476 MOT tests in 2024. 51.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time51.7%
Failed or needed repairs48.3%
Typical mileage at test131,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 476 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.7%
    44 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.8%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.6%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.4%
  6. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.2%
  8. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.0%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  10. Stop lamp: not working3.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics41.4%
  2. Suspension40.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)15.8%
  4. Tyres13.0%
  5. Body & chassis13.0%
  6. Brakes11.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks8.4%
  8. Steering6.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.3%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Peugeot Bipper?

In 2024, 51.7% of 2008 Peugeot Bipper cars passed their MOT first time, across 476 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Peugeot Bipper?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Peugeot Bipper reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).