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Peugeot Expert reliability

E · Poor

MOT pass rates and common problems from 453,615 MOT tests of cars first registered 2002–2023.

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63.8%pass first time
−6.1 ptsvs typical car
Beats 19%of cars
453,615MOT tests

Verdict

The Peugeot Expert passes its MOT first time on 63.8% of tests, 6.1 points lower than a typical car of the same age and mileage (69.9%). That puts it ahead of 19% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2007 Expert does best (beats 29% of cars) and the 2016 worst (beats 1%).

Of its engines, the 1.9 Diesel does best (beats 46%) and the 2.0 Diesel worst (beats 14%).

Better than average on tyres.

Watch these weak spots

Lights & electrics1.6×as often as a typical car
Body & structure3.0×as often as a typical car
Drive shaft (CV) joints4.7×as often as a typical car
Sidelights2.1×as often as a typical car

MOT pass rate by age

First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.

40%50%60%70%80%90%3456789101112131415161718192079%75%68%59%54%51%50%50%51%
Peugeot ExpertTypical car, same age & mileage

Best and worst years

By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.

2002
Beats 41%
2003
Beats 49%
2004
Beats 44%
2005
Beats 40%
2006
Beats 41%
2007
Beats 29%
2008
Beats 26%
2009
Beats 24%
2010
Beats 19%
2011
Beats 13%
2012
Beats 15%
2013
Beats 9%
2014
Beats 17%
2015
Beats 12%
2016
Beats 1%
2017
Beats 25%
2018
Beats 19%
2019
Beats 23%
2020
Beats 47%
2021
Beats 33%
2022
Beats 3%
2023
Beats 0%

Engines

All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

EngineYearsTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel2007–2019204,94867.2%Beats 21%D
2.0 Diesel2002–2022193,67158.2%Beats 14%E
1.5 Diesel2020–202326,47480.8%Beats 23%D
1.9 Diesel2002–200721,42351.9%Beats 46%C
Electric2021–20227,09992.8%Beats 94%A

Where it fails

Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.

Exhaust: 3.4% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 3.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Suspension: 9.6% of tests fail on suspension, against 9.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Lights: 20.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 12.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Tyres: 5.5% of tests fail on tyres, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Brakes: 8.7% of tests fail on brakes, against 7.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Lights: 20.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 12.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights−7.4 ptsTyres: 5.5% of tests fail on tyres, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+1.6 ptsBrakes: 8.7% of tests fail on brakes, against 7.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−1.2 ptsSuspension: 9.6% of tests fail on suspension, against 9.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension−0.4 ptsExhaust: 3.4% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 3.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust0.0 ptsSuspension: 9.6% of tests fail on suspension, against 9.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Brakes: 8.7% of tests fail on brakes, against 7.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Tyres: 5.5% of tests fail on tyres, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Lights: 20.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 12.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Exhaust: 3.4% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 3.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Lights: 20.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 12.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights−7.4 ptsTyres: 5.5% of tests fail on tyres, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+1.6 ptsBrakes: 8.7% of tests fail on brakes, against 7.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−1.2 ptsSuspension: 9.6% of tests fail on suspension, against 9.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension−0.4 ptsExhaust: 3.4% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 3.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust0.0 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Lights: 20.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 12.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.

Every MOT area

Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).

Lights & electrics
20.1% vs 12.7%
Body & structure
10.5% vs 3.5%
Suspension
9.6% vs 9.3%
Brakes
8.7% vs 7.5%
Visibility
7.6% vs 5.0%
Tyres
5.5% vs 7.1%
Emissions & leaks
3.4% vs 3.4%
Steering
2.0% vs 2.0%
Seat belts & airbags
1.5% vs 1.2%
Wheels
0.2% vs 0.5%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Sidelights 2.1× typical
    Walk around with the lights on: bulb failures are the easiest MOT fails to avoid.
  • Suspension ball joints 2.1× typical
    Listen for knocks over speed bumps and feel for wandering or vague steering.
  • Exhaust system 2.8× typical
    Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look for heavy corrosion underneath.
  • Windscreen wipers 1.7× typical
    Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail.
  • Headlight bulbs & units 1.5× typical
    Check dipped and main beam on both sides.
  • Headlight aim
    Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

40%60%80%100%0k10k20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k130k140k150k90%85%76%69%62%57%53%52%
Peugeot ExpertTypical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Drive shaft (CV) joints6.7%1.4%4.7×
Sidelights6.5%3.1%2.1×
Brake lights4.5%2.3%2.0×
Headlight aim4.3%3.5%1.2×
Windscreen wipers3.9%2.3%1.7×
Number plate lights3.8%1.8%2.1×
Headlight bulbs & units3.6%2.4%1.5×
Suspension ball joints3.3%1.6%2.1×
Windscreen washers3.1%2.2%1.4×
Tyre damage & cracking2.8%3.7%0.7×

Specific defects found

Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.

Defectper 1,000
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc68.5
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning54.2
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn47.5
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements43.4
Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning40.6
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen37.8
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps33.1
A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED32.2
Check another car

Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.

Every year and engine

Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

2023 Peugeot Expert1 engine71.7% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Diesel1,92671.7%Beats 0%E
2022 Peugeot Expert3 engines77.7% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Diesel5,60269.2%Beats 0%E
2.0 Diesel4,36372.2%Beats 1%E
Electric4,34994.4%Beats 99%A
2021 Peugeot Expert3 engines82.6% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Diesel8,42884.4%Beats 53%C
2.0 Diesel6,12776.7%Beats 9%E
Electric2,75090.3%Beats 74%B
2020 Peugeot Expert2 engines82.5% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Diesel10,51885.9%Beats 72%B
2.0 Diesel6,88677.3%Beats 13%E
2019 Peugeot Expert2 engines78.0% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel23,19280.4%Beats 39%D
2.0 Diesel12,81673.6%Beats 7%E
2018 Peugeot Expert2 engines74.8% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel23,81075.2%Beats 21%D
2.0 Diesel8,45873.7%Beats 17%E
2017 Peugeot Expert2 engines74.8% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel25,10975.8%Beats 31%D
2.0 Diesel7,14371.5%Beats 12%E
2016 Peugeot Expert2 engines62.8% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel19,91065.4%Beats 2%E
2.0 Diesel12,17958.6%Beats 0%E
2015 Peugeot Expert2 engines68.9% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel29,57973.8%Beats 32%D
2.0 Diesel13,92058.5%Beats 1%E
2014 Peugeot Expert2 engines65.8% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel19,06570.4%Beats 38%D
2.0 Diesel11,83758.4%Beats 4%E
2013 Peugeot Expert2 engines57.1% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel11,56956.4%Beats 8%E
1.6 Diesel6,89558.2%Beats 11%E
2012 Peugeot Expert2 engines57.3% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel14,33558.4%Beats 18%E
1.6 Diesel7,64655.1%Beats 11%E
2011 Peugeot Expert2 engines53.0% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel12,88153.0%Beats 12%E
2.0 Diesel10,55852.9%Beats 14%E
2010 Peugeot Expert2 engines52.0% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel11,00951.8%Beats 19%E
1.6 Diesel9,32252.2%Beats 19%E
2009 Peugeot Expert2 engines50.8% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel10,95550.1%Beats 22%D
1.6 Diesel8,13151.8%Beats 27%D
2008 Peugeot Expert2 engines49.1% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel15,44847.9%Beats 23%D
1.6 Diesel11,12050.8%Beats 31%D
2007 Peugeot Expert3 engines48.8% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel14,50947.4%Beats 25%D
1.6 Diesel8,28849.8%Beats 32%D
1.9 Diesel1,91255.1%Beats 48%C
2006 Peugeot Expert2 engines51.2% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel8,12849.3%Beats 36%D
1.9 Diesel6,78153.5%Beats 47%C
2005 Peugeot Expert2 engines49.6% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel6,17348.9%Beats 39%D
1.9 Diesel5,45850.3%Beats 42%C
2004 Peugeot Expert2 engines49.3% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel3,72747.2%Beats 37%D
1.9 Diesel3,45251.5%Beats 52%C
2003 Peugeot Expert2 engines50.7% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel2,35850.5%Beats 50%C
1.9 Diesel2,32950.9%Beats 49%C
2002 Peugeot Expert2 engines48.8% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.9 Diesel1,49149.3%Beats 41%C
2.0 Diesel1,17348.2%Beats 42%C

FAQ

What is the Peugeot Expert MOT pass rate?

63.8% of MOT tests on the Peugeot Expert were passed first time, based on 453,615 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2002–2023. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 69.9% of the time.

Is the Peugeot Expert reliable?

On MOT results it rates E (poor): it passes first time less often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 19% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which Peugeot Expert year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2007 Expert does best for its age and mileage: it beats 29% of cars on UK roads. The 2016 does worst: it beats 1%.

Which Peugeot Expert engine is best?

Across all years, the 1.9 Diesel does best: it beats 46% of cars on UK roads. The 2.0 Diesel does worst: it beats 14%.

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

The most common failure items are drive shaft (CV) joints, sidelights, brake lights. Compared with similar cars, drive shaft (CV) joints comes up 4.7× as often.

How we calculate this. We use official MOT results for cars tested in Great Britain from 2018 to 2026. Each car is compared with typical cars of the same age and mileage, so old and new cars are judged fairly; “pts” are percentage points above or below them. Differences also reflect how cars are used and maintained, not only how they are built.