2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Peugeot Rcz MOT pass rate and common faults

222 MOT tests in 2024. 74.8% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time74.8%
Failed or needed repairs25.2%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 222 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.1%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.3%
  4. Stop lamp: not working2.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    6 marked dangerous
  6. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.8%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    4 marked dangerous
  8. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.4%
    6 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.4%
    5 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.4%
  2. Tyres6.8%
  3. Brakes6.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  6. Body & chassis4.1%
  7. Suspension4.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.6%

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: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 2016 Peugeot Rcz?

In 2024, 74.8% of 2016 Peugeot Rcz cars passed their MOT first time, across 222 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Peugeot Rcz?

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

Is the 2016 Peugeot Rcz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).