2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Peugeot Rcz MOT pass rate and common faults

1,470 MOT tests in 2024. 71.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time71.0%
Failed or needed repairs29.0%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,470 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    46 marked dangerous
  3. Stop lamp: not working1.8%
  4. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.8%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.7%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    23 marked dangerous
  10. Position lamp: not working1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.2%
  2. Suspension11.2%
  3. Brakes7.8%
  4. Tyres6.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  7. Body & chassis2.7%
  8. Steering1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.3%

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 2014 Peugeot Rcz?

In 2024, 71.0% of 2014 Peugeot Rcz cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,470 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Peugeot Rcz?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Peugeot Rcz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).