2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Peugeot Horizon MOT pass rate and common faults

924 MOT tests in 2024. 59.9% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time59.9%
Failed or needed repairs40.1%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 924 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.0%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.0%
  3. Stop lamp: not working6.9%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.6%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    33 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  8. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.1%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.5%
  2. Body & chassis17.9%
  3. Suspension14.9%
  4. Brakes8.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  7. Tyres4.1%
  8. Steering1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.2%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2013 Peugeot Horizon?

In 2024, 59.9% of 2013 Peugeot Horizon cars passed their MOT first time, across 924 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Peugeot Horizon?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Peugeot Horizon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).