2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate and common faults

3,271 MOT tests in 2024. 79.1% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time79.1%
Failed or needed repairs20.9%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,271 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.4%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.5%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.4%
    71 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.1%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    44 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.4%
  2. Brakes9.5%
  3. Suspension3.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  5. Tyres2.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.1%
  8. Body & chassis1.1%

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 structure5.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.0%

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 2016 Peugeot Boxer?

In 2024, 79.1% of 2016 Peugeot Boxer cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,271 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

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

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Peugeot Boxer reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).