2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Peugeot Rifter MOT pass rate and common faults

1,760 MOT tests in 2024. 83.2% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time83.2%
Failed or needed repairs16.8%
Typical mileage at test14,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,760 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively7.8%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.8%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high1.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.3%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    22 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.8%
  2. Lights & electrics6.5%
  3. Tyres2.8%
  4. Brakes1.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  6. Body & chassis0.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.4%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.6%

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: 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 2021 Peugeot Rifter?

In 2024, 83.2% of 2021 Peugeot Rifter cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,760 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Peugeot Rifter?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2021 Peugeot Rifter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).