2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Peugeot Rifter MOT pass rate and common faults

2,376 MOT tests in 2024. 78.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time78.2%
Failed or needed repairs21.8%
Typical mileage at test20,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,376 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively11.7%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    43 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    31 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    18 marked dangerous
  8. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.8%
  2. Lights & electrics7.0%
  3. Tyres3.9%
  4. Brakes2.1%
  5. Body & chassis1.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  7. Suspension0.5%
  8. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.1%
  5. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.1%

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 2020 Peugeot Rifter?

In 2024, 78.2% of 2020 Peugeot Rifter cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,376 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Peugeot Rifter?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2020 Peugeot Rifter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).