2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Peugeot Expert MOT pass rate and common faults

2,349 MOT tests in 2024. 52.7% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time52.7%
Failed or needed repairs47.3%
Typical mileage at test126,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,349 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working11.2%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt11.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.4%
  4. Stop lamp: not working5.4%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.7%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    79 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    75 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics43.6%
  2. Suspension21.5%
  3. Body & chassis18.6%
  4. Brakes17.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.2%
  6. Tyres6.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  8. Steering3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.6%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2011 Peugeot Expert?

In 2024, 52.7% of 2011 Peugeot Expert cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,349 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Peugeot Expert?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Peugeot Expert reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).