2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate and common faults

3,448 MOT tests in 2024. 78.9% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time78.9%
Failed or needed repairs21.1%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,448 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.2%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.9%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    52 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.0%
    58 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side0.9%
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.8%
  2. Brakes10.9%
  3. Suspension4.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  6. Tyres2.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.4%
  8. Body & chassis1.2%

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 structure6.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2017 Peugeot Boxer?

In 2024, 78.9% of 2017 Peugeot Boxer cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,448 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Peugeot Boxer?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Peugeot Boxer reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).