2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Peugeot Horizon MOT pass rate and common faults

1,301 MOT tests in 2024. 69.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time69.7%
Failed or needed repairs30.3%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,301 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  3. Stop lamp: not working3.6%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.7%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    33 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    27 marked dangerous
  8. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.8%
  2. Body & chassis12.8%
  3. Suspension8.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks5.8%
  5. Brakes5.5%
  6. Tyres4.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  8. Steering2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.3%

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 2016 Peugeot Horizon?

In 2024, 69.7% of 2016 Peugeot Horizon cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,301 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Peugeot Horizon?

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

Is the 2016 Peugeot Horizon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).