2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate and common faults

1,735 MOT tests in 2024. 84.8% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time84.8%
Failed or needed repairs15.2%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,735 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high1.5%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.5%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.6%
  7. Side repeaters: not working0.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  3. Brakes2.9%
  4. Tyres2.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  6. Suspension1.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.2%

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 Boxer?

In 2024, 84.8% of 2021 Peugeot Boxer cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,735 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

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

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too high; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Peugeot Boxer reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).