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Peugeot Rifter reliability

E · Poor

MOT pass rates and common problems from 37,028 MOT tests of cars first registered 2018–2023.

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80.8%pass first time
−7.1 ptsvs typical car
Beats 1%of cars
37,028MOT tests

Verdict

The Peugeot Rifter passes its MOT first time on 80.8% of tests, 7.1 points lower than a typical car of the same age and mileage (87.8%). That puts it ahead of 1% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2018 Rifter does best (beats 12% of cars) and the 2021 worst (beats 0%).

Better than average on suspension.

Watch these weak spots

Visibility3.0×as often as a typical car
Lights & electrics2.1×as often as a typical car
Windscreen wipers3.6×as often as a typical car
Headlight bulbs & units4.9×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.

75%80%85%90%95%3456784%78%80%81%79%
Peugeot RifterTypical 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.

2018
Beats 12%
2019
Beats 5%
2020
Beats 0%
2021
Beats 0%
2022
Beats 0%
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
1.5 Diesel2018–202332,42980.7%Beats 1%E
1.2 Petrol2019–20224,59981.0%Beats 1%E

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: 1.1% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 0.7% 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: 0.8% of tests fail on suspension, against 1.1% 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: 5.9% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 2.9% 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: 3.5% of tests fail on tyres, against 4.2% 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: 2.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 1.9% 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: 5.9% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 2.9% 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−3.0 ptsTyres: 3.5% of tests fail on tyres, against 4.2% 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+0.7 ptsBrakes: 2.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 1.9% 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−0.7 ptsSuspension: 0.8% of tests fail on suspension, against 1.1% 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+0.3 ptsExhaust: 1.1% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 0.7% 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.Exhaust−0.4 ptsSuspension: 0.8% of tests fail on suspension, against 1.1% 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: 2.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 1.9% 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: 3.5% of tests fail on tyres, against 4.2% 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: 5.9% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 2.9% 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: 1.1% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 0.7% 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: 5.9% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 2.9% 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−3.0 ptsTyres: 3.5% of tests fail on tyres, against 4.2% 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+0.7 ptsBrakes: 2.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 1.9% 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−0.7 ptsSuspension: 0.8% of tests fail on suspension, against 1.1% 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+0.3 ptsExhaust: 1.1% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 0.7% 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.Exhaust−0.4 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Lights: 5.9% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 2.9% 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).

Visibility
8.4% vs 2.9%
Lights & electrics
5.9% vs 2.9%
Tyres
3.5% vs 4.2%
Brakes
2.5% vs 1.9%
Body & structure
1.3% vs 0.4%
Emissions & leaks
1.1% vs 0.7%
Suspension
0.8% vs 1.1%
Steering
0.4% vs 0.3%
Seat belts & airbags
0.3% vs 0.3%
Wheels
0.1% vs 0.1%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Windscreen wipers 3.6× typical
    Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail.
  • Headlight bulbs & units 4.9× typical
    Check dipped and main beam on both sides.
  • Headlight aim 1.4× typical
    Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left.
  • Number plate lights 3.4× typical
    Walk around with the lights on: bulb failures are the easiest MOT fails to avoid.
  • Track rod ends 2.0× typical
    Feel for play or knocking in the steering and check for wear on the inner edges of the front tyres.
  • Brake discs 1.6× typical
    Look through the wheel spokes for scored discs or a heavy rust lip on the edge.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

70%80%90%100%0k10k20k30k40k50k60k87%84%80%80%76%73%72%
Peugeot RifterTypical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Windscreen wipers6.9%1.9%3.6×
Headlight bulbs & units2.1%0.4%4.9×
Tyre damage & cracking2.0%2.9%0.7×
Headlight aim2.0%1.4%1.4×
Windscreen washers1.6%0.9%1.8×
Brake pads1.5%1.1%1.3×
Tyre tread depth1.4%1.2%1.2×
Drive shaft (CV) joints0.8%0.2%5.0×
Number plate lights0.7%0.2%3.4×
Brake discs0.5%0.3%1.6×

Specific defects found

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

Defectper 1,000
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen68.5
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements20.1
A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED19.6
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen16.2
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements14.1
A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm13.8
A tyre seriously damaged13.6
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc8.1
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 Rifter1 engine82.9% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Diesel1,02482.9%Beats 0%E
2022 Peugeot Rifter2 engines81.8% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Diesel1,58382.4%Beats 0%E
1.2 Petrol1,07980.9%Beats 0%E
2021 Peugeot Rifter2 engines78.7% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Diesel3,46078.9%Beats 0%E
1.2 Petrol1,61278.3%Beats 0%E
2020 Peugeot Rifter1 engine80.2% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Diesel9,47980.2%Beats 0%E
2019 Peugeot Rifter2 engines81.3% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Diesel14,21381.1%Beats 4%E
1.2 Petrol1,90883.3%Beats 19%E
2018 Peugeot Rifter1 engine81.2% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Diesel2,67081.2%Beats 12%E

FAQ

What is the Peugeot Rifter MOT pass rate?

80.8% of MOT tests on the Peugeot Rifter were passed first time, based on 37,028 tests between 2021 and 2026 of cars first registered 2018–2023. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 87.8% of the time.

Is the Peugeot Rifter 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 1% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which Peugeot Rifter year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2018 Rifter does best for its age and mileage: it beats 12% of cars on UK roads. The 2021 does worst: it beats 0%.

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

The most common failure items are windscreen wipers, headlight bulbs & units, tyre damage & cracking. Compared with similar cars, windscreen wipers comes up 3.6× 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.