2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Peugeot Rcz MOT pass rate and common faults

2,257 MOT tests in 2024. 61.5% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time61.5%
Failed or needed repairs38.5%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,257 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.5%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    142 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.4%
  5. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.6%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.3%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.8%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.7%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.0%
  2. Suspension16.6%
  3. Emissions & leaks11.5%
  4. Brakes9.8%
  5. Tyres8.6%
  6. Body & chassis6.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  8. Steering2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.8%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2011 Peugeot Rcz?

In 2024, 61.5% of 2011 Peugeot Rcz cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,257 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Peugeot Rcz?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Peugeot Rcz reliable at MOT time?

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