Peugeot Partner Reliability: MOT Pass Rate by Year & Engine

Verdict

The Peugeot Partner passes its MOT first time on 62.7% of tests, 7.6 points lower than a typical car of the same age and mileage (70.3%). That puts it ahead of 14% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2006 Partner does best (beats 41% of cars) and the 2018 worst (beats 1%).

Of its engines, the 2.0 Diesel does best (beats 36%) and the 1.5 Diesel worst (beats 4%).

Watch these weak spots

Lights & electrics1.9×as often as a typical car

Visibility1.4×as often as a typical car

Sidelights2.6×as often as a typical car

Brake lights3.1×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.

Peugeot PartnerTypical 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.

Beats 27%

Beats 34%

Beats 35%

Beats 34%

Beats 33%

Beats 37%

Beats 35%

Beats 41%

Beats 32%

Beats 28%

Beats 25%

Beats 23%

Beats 17%

Beats 33%

Beats 10%

Beats 14%

Beats 14%

Beats 4%

Beats 2%

Beats 1%

Beats 4%

Beats 12%

Beats 1%

Beats 1%

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.

Engine	Years	Tests	Pass rate	Rank	Grade
1.6 Diesel	2006–2019	964,168	62.3%	Beats 12%	E
1.5 Diesel	2019–2023	103,994	74.4%	Beats 4%	E
1.9 Diesel	1999–2007	53,802	48.3%	Beats 34%	D
2.0 Diesel	2002–2006	36,294	48.5%	Beats 36%	D
1.2 Petrol	2017–2020	20,206	88.9%	Beats 94%	A
1.4 Petrol	2002–2010	12,677	57.2%	Beats 30%	D
1.6 Petrol	2003–2010	4,372	57.1%	Beats 25%	D
Electric	2022–2022	2,920	92.3%	Beats 93%	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.

Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical

Lights: 22.8% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 12.2% 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

22.8% vs 12.2%

Suspension

9.6% vs 8.8%

Brakes

7.7% vs 7.0%

Visibility

7.1% vs 4.9%

Body & structure

6.3% vs 3.1%

Tyres

6.3% vs 7.1%

Emissions & leaks

3.4% vs 3.1%

Steering

2.5% vs 1.8%

Seat belts & airbags

2.2% vs 1.0%

Wheels

0.2% vs 0.4%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

Sidelights 2.6× typical
Walk around with the lights on: bulb failures are the easiest MOT fails to avoid.
Windscreen washers 1.8× typical
Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail.
Headlight bulbs & units 1.6× typical
Check dipped and main beam on both sides.
Coil springs 1.5× typical
Look behind each wheel for a snapped coil (often the bottom one) and listen for clunks over bumps.
Headlight aim
Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left.
Tyre tread depth
Check every tyre, including the inner edge, has at least 3 mm of tread. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

Peugeot PartnerTypical car

Most common MOT failures

Item	This car	Typical	vs typical
Sidelights	7.6%	2.9%	2.6×
Brake lights	6.8%	2.2%	3.1×
Number plate lights	4.8%	1.7%	2.8×
Drive shaft (CV) joints	4.3%	1.3%	3.3×
Headlight aim	4.2%	3.4%	1.3×
Windscreen washers	3.9%	2.2%	1.8×
Headlight bulbs & units	3.6%	2.3%	1.6×
Coil springs	3.5%	2.3%	1.5×
Tyre tread depth	3.4%	3.0%	1.1×
Tyre damage & cracking	2.7%	3.7%	0.7×

Specific defects found

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

Defect	per 1,000
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning	65.8
Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning	61.2
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc	43.8
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps	42.4
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements	42.3
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn	38.9
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen	38.6
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened	35.3

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 Partner1 engine70.3% passE

Engine	Tests	Pass rate	Rank	Grade
1.5 Diesel	4,268	70.3%	Beats 0%	E

2022 Peugeot Partner2 engines75.0% passE

Engine	Tests	Pass rate	Rank	Grade
1.5 Diesel	9,939	69.9%	Beats 0%	E
Electric	2,920	92.3%	Beats 93%	A

2021 Peugeot Partner1 engine72.4% passE

Engine	Tests	Pass rate	Rank	Grade
1.5 Diesel	29,804	72.4%	Beats 1%	E

2020 Peugeot Partner2 engines77.5% passE

Engine	Tests	Pass rate	Rank	Grade
1.5 Diesel	37,794	77.6%	Beats 12%	E
1.2 Petrol	1,228	75.7%	Beats 1%	E

2019 Peugeot Partner3 engines72.0% passE

Engine	Tests	Pass rate	Rank	Grade
1.6 Diesel	37,341	68.8%	Beats 2%	E
1.5 Diesel	22,189	74.2%	Beats 8%	E
1.2 Petrol	3,583	91.9%	Beats 99%	A

2018 Peugeot Partner2 engines67.0% passE

Engine	Tests	Pass rate	Rank	Grade
1.6 Diesel	76,724	65.1%	Beats 1%	E
1.2 Petrol	6,788	89.0%	Beats 93%	A

2017 Peugeot Partner2 engines66.4% passE

Engine	Tests	Pass rate	Rank	Grade
1.6 Diesel	87,078	64.1%	Beats 1%	E
1.2 Petrol	8,607	89.5%	Beats 98%	A

2016 Peugeot Partner1 engine66.8% passE

Engine	Tests	Pass rate	Rank	Grade
1.6 Diesel	106,967	66.8%	Beats 4%	E

2015 Peugeot Partner1 engine68.7% passE

Engine	Tests	Pass rate	Rank	Grade
1.6 Diesel	120,680	68.7%	Beats 14%	E

2014 Peugeot Partner1 engine64.5% passE

Engine	Tests	Pass rate	Rank	Grade
1.6 Diesel	128,966	64.5%	Beats 14%	E

2013 Peugeot Partner1 engine58.5% passE

Engine	Tests	Pass rate	Rank	Grade
1.6 Diesel	88,719	58.5%	Beats 10%	E

2012 Peugeot Partner1 engine63.8% passD

Engine	Tests	Pass rate	Rank	Grade
1.6 Diesel	108,036	63.8%	Beats 33%	D

2011 Peugeot Partner1 engine54.5% passE

Engine	Tests	Pass rate	Rank	Grade
1.6 Diesel	67,358	54.5%	Beats 17%	E

2010 Peugeot Partner3 engines53.7% passD

Engine	Tests	Pass rate	Rank	Grade
1.6 Diesel	46,976	53.0%	Beats 23%	D
1.4 Petrol	1,761	63.9%	Beats 31%	D
1.6 Petrol	1,750	62.1%	Beats 26%	D

2009 Peugeot Partner3 engines52.6% passD

Engine	Tests	Pass rate	Rank	Grade
1.6 Diesel	35,452	51.9%	Beats 25%	D
1.4 Petrol	1,763	60.9%	Beats 18%	E
1.6 Petrol	1,446	58.7%	Beats 20%	D

2008 Peugeot Partner2 engines51.9% passD

Engine	Tests	Pass rate	Rank	Grade
1.6 Diesel	27,522	51.2%	Beats 28%	D
1.4 Petrol	2,747	58.9%	Beats 22%	D

2007 Peugeot Partner3 engines51.1% passD

Engine	Tests	Pass rate	Rank	Grade
1.6 Diesel	23,854	50.4%	Beats 31%	D
1.9 Diesel	2,801	51.4%	Beats 35%	D
1.4 Petrol	1,709	59.4%	Beats 32%	D

2006 Peugeot Partner3 engines51.8% passC

Engine	Tests	Pass rate	Rank	Grade
1.9 Diesel	12,443	49.3%	Beats 34%	D
1.6 Diesel	8,495	55.6%	Beats 54%	C
2.0 Diesel	6,115	51.3%	Beats 39%	D

2005 Peugeot Partner3 engines49.3% passD

Engine	Tests	Pass rate	Rank	Grade
1.9 Diesel	11,092	48.2%	Beats 33%	D
2.0 Diesel	9,254	49.9%	Beats 37%	D
1.4 Petrol	1,032	56.5%	Beats 51%	C

2004 Peugeot Partner3 engines48.2% passD

Engine	Tests	Pass rate	Rank	Grade
2.0 Diesel	9,947	47.8%	Beats 36%	D
1.9 Diesel	6,842	47.8%	Beats 37%	D
1.4 Petrol	1,355	53.4%	Beats 43%	C

2003 Peugeot Partner4 engines46.7% passD

Engine	Tests	Pass rate	Rank	Grade
2.0 Diesel	9,385	46.5%	Beats 34%	D
1.9 Diesel	5,166	46.5%	Beats 34%	D
1.6 Petrol	1,176	47.7%	Beats 29%	D
1.4 Petrol	1,022	48.2%	Beats 32%	D

2002 Peugeot Partner3 engines47.3% passD

Engine	Tests	Pass rate	Rank	Grade
1.9 Diesel	7,861	47.7%	Beats 37%	D
2.0 Diesel	1,593	45.0%	Beats 31%	D
1.4 Petrol	1,288	47.8%	Beats 29%	D

2001 Peugeot Partner1 engine47.5% passD

Engine	Tests	Pass rate	Rank	Grade
1.9 Diesel	4,097	47.5%	Beats 35%	D

2000 Peugeot Partner1 engine48.0% passD

Engine	Tests	Pass rate	Rank	Grade
1.9 Diesel	1,870	48.0%	Beats 34%	D

1999 Peugeot Partner1 engine47.4% passD

Engine	Tests	Pass rate	Rank	Grade
1.9 Diesel	1,630	47.4%	Beats 27%	D

FAQ

What is the Peugeot Partner MOT pass rate?

62.7% of MOT tests on the Peugeot Partner were passed first time, based on 1,198,433 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 1999–2023. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 70.3% of the time.

Is the Peugeot Partner 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 14% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which Peugeot Partner year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2006 Partner does best for its age and mileage: it beats 41% of cars on UK roads. The 2018 does worst: it beats 1%.

Which Peugeot Partner engine is best?

Across all years, the 2.0 Diesel does best: it beats 36% of cars on UK roads. The 1.5 Diesel does worst: it beats 4%.

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

The most common failure items are sidelights, brake lights, number plate lights. Compared with similar cars, sidelights comes up 2.6× 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.

Peugeot Partner reliability

Verdict

Watch these weak spots

MOT pass rate by age

Best and worst years

Engines

Where it fails

Every MOT area

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

Pass rate by mileage

Most common MOT failures

Specific defects found

Every year and engine

FAQ