2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Peugeot Rcz MOT pass rate and common faults

1,781 MOT tests in 2024. 64.0% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time64.0%
Failed or needed repairs36.0%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,781 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.3%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    100 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.1%
  5. Stop lamp: not working2.1%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.1%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.7%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    43 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.7%
  2. Suspension14.8%
  3. Brakes8.6%
  4. Tyres8.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.6%
  6. Body & chassis5.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  8. Steering1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.5%

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 2012 Peugeot Rcz?

In 2024, 64.0% of 2012 Peugeot Rcz cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,781 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 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; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Peugeot Rcz reliable at MOT time?

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