2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Peugeot Rcz MOT pass rate and common faults

1,337 MOT tests in 2024. 59.2% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time59.2%
Failed or needed repairs40.8%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,337 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.2%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.3%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.3%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.0%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.0%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    64 marked dangerous
  7. Position lamp: not working1.7%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.6%
  9. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.7%
  2. Suspension15.1%
  3. Emissions & leaks13.6%
  4. Body & chassis9.4%
  5. Brakes8.8%
  6. Tyres6.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  8. Steering2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.0%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2010 Peugeot Rcz?

In 2024, 59.2% of 2010 Peugeot Rcz cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,337 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Peugeot Rcz?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Peugeot Rcz reliable at MOT time?

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