2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate and common faults

2,477 MOT tests in 2024. 77.2% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time77.2%
Failed or needed repairs22.8%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,477 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.8%
  3. Position lamp: not working1.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  5. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.4%
  6. Stop lamp: not working1.3%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low1.2%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.1%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.8%
  2. Brakes8.2%
  3. Suspension7.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  6. Body & chassis2.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.9%
  8. Tyres1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.8%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.8%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2013 Peugeot Boxer?

In 2024, 77.2% of 2013 Peugeot Boxer cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,477 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Peugeot Boxer?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Peugeot Boxer reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).