2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Peugeot Horizon MOT pass rate and common faults

374 MOT tests in 2024. 83.4% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time83.4%
Failed or needed repairs16.6%
Typical mileage at test12,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 374 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively7.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.6%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    4 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  8. Side repeaters: not working0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.4%
  2. Lights & electrics5.3%
  3. Tyres4.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  5. Brakes0.8%
  6. Body & chassis0.8%
  7. Wheels0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Items removed from drivers view prior to test1.9%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2021 Peugeot Horizon?

In 2024, 83.4% of 2021 Peugeot Horizon cars passed their MOT first time, across 374 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Peugeot Horizon?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2021 Peugeot Horizon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).