2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate and common faults

3,132 MOT tests in 2024. 76.8% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time76.8%
Failed or needed repairs23.2%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,132 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.7%
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.8%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.7%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.3%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.2%
    60 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.1%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.1%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.0%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    47 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.7%
  2. Brakes10.2%
  3. Suspension6.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  5. Tyres3.1%
  6. Seat belts & airbags2.8%
  7. Body & chassis2.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.3%

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 structure6.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.2%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.7%

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: 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 2015 Peugeot Boxer?

In 2024, 76.8% of 2015 Peugeot Boxer cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,132 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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 2015 Peugeot Boxer reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).