PeugeotRifter MOT results
In 2025, 80.6% of Peugeot Rifter MOT tests were passed first time, worse than the 85.6% for cars of the same age. 3.8% had at least one dangerous defect (4.7% for cars the same age). The typical Peugeot Rifter tested was 5 years old with 26,000 miles. Based on 9,244 initial MOT tests in Great Britain.
RegisterHow many Peugeot Rifter cars are on the road
- First-time pass
- 80.6%no defects to fix
- Cars the same age
- 85.6%first-time pass
- Fixed at the test
- 6.1%passed after repair
- Failed
- 13.3%needed a retest
- Dangerous defect
- 3.8%same age 4.7%
- Typical mileage
- 26,000at the test
First-time pass rate by year first registered
| Year first registered | Tests | First-time pass | All cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 112 | 85.7% | 91.7% |
| 2022 | 1,462 | 84.9% | 88.5% |
| 2021 | 1,673 | 75.4% | 87.2% |
| 2020 | 2,430 | 79.4% | 85.9% |
| 2019 | 3,099 | 82.4% | 83.5% |
| 2018 | 452 | 78.5% | 80.8% |
Years with fewer than 30 tests are left out.
By age at the test
| Age | Tests | First-time pass | All cars | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 years | 3,819 | 78.9% | 87.4% | 19,200 |
| 5-9 years | 4,787 | 81.2% | 79.1% | 35,600 |
| 10-14 years | 1 | 100.0% | 65.7% | 8,700 |
Where they fail
Share of tests with at least one failure in each area, against cars of the same age.
A test can fail in more than one area. Failures fixed during the test are included.
Most common failures
The 10 defects that failed Peugeot Rifter tests most often, as a share of all tests.
| Failure | Tests | Cars the same age | vs same age | Marked dangerous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors) | 6.0% | 1.8% | 3.3× | 0.0% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lights and electrics | 1.9% | 0.5% | 3.8× | 0.0% |
| Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres Dangerous | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.1× | 100.0% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes Dangerous | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0× | 100.0% |
| Headlamp aim: too high Lights and electrics | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.7× | 0.0% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors) | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.7× | 0.0% |
| Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6× | 0.0% |
| Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body and structure | 1.0% | 0.2% | 5.0× | 0.0% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lights and electrics | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0× | 0.0% |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Lights and electrics | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.0× | 0.0% |
“vs same age” compares this model with cars of the same age: 2.0× means twice as often. “Marked dangerous” is how often the tester recorded that failure as dangerous.
Most common advisories
Things the tester noted to watch, which don’t fail the test.
| Advisory | Tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 14.2% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 10.1% |
| Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 8.1% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 7.7% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively | 2.0% |
| Individual direction indicators: slightly discoloured | 1.9% |
| Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre | 1.8% |
| Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt | 1.6% |
| Non-component advisories: Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test | 1.2% |
| Condition: has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 1.2% |
By fuel
| Fuel | Tests | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 7,616 | 80.7% |
| Petrol | 1,516 | 80.4% |
| Electric | 112 | 74.1% |
Fuels with fewer than 30 tests are left out. Different fuels often mean different ages, so compare with care.