2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate and common faults

3,448 MOT tests in 2024. 78.9% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time78.9%
Failed or needed repairs21.1%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,448 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.2%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.9%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    52 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.0%
    58 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side0.9%
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.8%
  2. Brakes10.9%
  3. Suspension4.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  6. Tyres2.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.4%
  8. Body & chassis1.2%

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 structure6.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.3%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2017 Peugeot Boxer cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 6)81.8%3,360 tests
2024 pass rate (age 7)78.9%3,448 tests
Change in one year−2.9 pointsaverage car: −1.9 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2017 Peugeot Boxer is ageing worse than an average car, so problems may be starting to build up at this age.

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2017 Peugeot Boxer?

In 2024, 78.9% of 2017 Peugeot Boxer cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,448 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Peugeot Boxer?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Peugeot Boxer reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2017 Peugeot Boxer getting worse with age?

In 2023, 81.8% passed first time. In 2024, 78.9% passed (−2.9 points). An average car that age changed by −1.9 points, so the 2017 Peugeot Boxer is ageing worse than average.