2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate and common faults

2,014 MOT tests in 2024. 78.5% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

127Well above average
Passed first time78.5%
Failed or needed repairs21.6%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,014 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.7%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  4. Position lamp: not working1.2%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.1%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.1%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.0%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low1.0%
  10. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.9%
  2. Brakes7.9%
  3. Suspension5.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.9%
  6. Tyres2.3%
  7. Body & chassis2.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.5%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.1%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2011 Peugeot Boxer?

In 2024, 78.5% of 2011 Peugeot Boxer cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,014 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Peugeot Boxer?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Peugeot Boxer reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 127, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).