2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate and common faults

2,499 MOT tests in 2024. 66.1% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time66.1%
Failed or needed repairs33.9%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,499 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.4%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.6%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  4. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.4%
  6. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements2.2%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.2%
  9. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.0%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.8%
  2. Brakes17.7%
  3. Suspension13.4%
  4. Body & chassis10.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  6. Tyres2.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  8. Steering1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.5%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.5%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2006 Peugeot Boxer?

In 2024, 66.1% of 2006 Peugeot Boxer cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,499 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Peugeot Boxer?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; service brake performance: excessively binding; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Peugeot Boxer reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).