2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Peugeot Horizon MOT pass rate and common faults

1,391 MOT tests in 2024. 72.1% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time72.1%
Failed or needed repairs27.9%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,391 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.4%
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.5%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    29 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.7%
  2. Body & chassis10.5%
  3. Brakes5.6%
  4. Suspension5.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  7. Tyres3.2%
  8. Steering1.0%

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 weakened9.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.8%

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 2017 Peugeot Horizon?

In 2024, 72.1% of 2017 Peugeot Horizon cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,391 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

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

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

Is the 2017 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).