2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate and common faults

1,886 MOT tests in 2024. 79.6% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

134Well above average
Passed first time79.6%
Failed or needed repairs20.4%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,886 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.7%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.4%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.4%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.3%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low1.2%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  10. Washers: not working0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.7%
  2. Brakes6.4%
  3. Suspension5.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  6. Body & chassis2.3%
  7. Tyres1.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.0%

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 structure7.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.9%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.7%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2010 Peugeot Boxer?

In 2024, 79.6% of 2010 Peugeot Boxer cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,886 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Peugeot Boxer?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Peugeot Boxer reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 134, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).