2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Peugeot Rcz MOT pass rate and common faults

992 MOT tests in 2024. 73.9% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time73.9%
Failed or needed repairs26.1%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 992 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.0%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    38 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp: insecure2.0%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    23 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.0%
  2. Tyres5.5%
  3. Emissions & leaks5.5%
  4. Brakes5.2%
  5. Suspension4.9%
  6. Body & chassis4.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  8. Steering1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.4%

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: 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 2015 Peugeot Rcz?

In 2024, 73.9% of 2015 Peugeot Rcz cars passed their MOT first time, across 992 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Peugeot Rcz?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Peugeot Rcz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).