2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate and common faults

2,665 MOT tests in 2024. 74.9% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time74.9%
Failed or needed repairs25.1%
Typical mileage at test41,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,665 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.4%
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.0%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.7%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.3%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.2%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.2%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low1.2%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.2%
  2. Brakes9.2%
  3. Suspension6.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.0%
  6. Seat belts & airbags2.6%
  7. Tyres2.4%
  8. Steering2.0%

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 structure7.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.9%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.0%

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 2014 Peugeot Boxer?

In 2024, 74.9% of 2014 Peugeot Boxer cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,665 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Peugeot Boxer?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Peugeot Boxer reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).