2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate and common faults

1,724 MOT tests in 2024. 71.7% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time71.7%
Failed or needed repairs28.3%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,724 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  3. Position lamp: not working2.2%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.2%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working2.1%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.6%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.9%
  2. Suspension9.7%
  3. Brakes9.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  5. Body & chassis5.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.3%
  7. Tyres2.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2009 Peugeot Boxer?

In 2024, 71.7% of 2009 Peugeot Boxer cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,724 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Peugeot Boxer?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Peugeot Boxer reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).