2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Peugeot Rifter MOT pass rate and common faults

3,164 MOT tests in 2024. 81.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time81.0%
Failed or needed repairs19.0%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,164 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.4%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    68 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    53 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  3. Brakes4.4%
  4. Tyres4.1%
  5. Body & chassis2.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Suspension0.8%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.4%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.8%

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 2019 Peugeot Rifter?

In 2024, 81.0% of 2019 Peugeot Rifter cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,164 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Peugeot Rifter?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Peugeot Rifter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).