2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate and common faults

2,112 MOT tests in 2024. 73.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

129Well above average
Passed first time73.3%
Failed or needed repairs26.7%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,112 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.7%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.6%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.9%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.9%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.8%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  9. Washers: not working1.3%
  10. Position lamp: not working1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.3%
  2. Brakes10.7%
  3. Suspension9.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  5. Body & chassis5.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  7. Tyres2.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.6%

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: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 Boxer?

In 2024, 73.3% of 2008 Peugeot Boxer cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,112 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

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

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Peugeot Boxer reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 129, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).