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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Peugeot Rifter. Check any Rifter by registration number below.

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90.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.6%

vs Peugeot Avg

6

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Peugeot Rifter — MOT Reliability Overview

The Peugeot Rifter has an average MOT pass rate of 90.1%, which is 5.6 percentage points above the Peugeot brand average of 84.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Rifter is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Peugeot Rifter fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. If you are preparing your Rifter for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Peugeot Rifter, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Peugeot Rifter performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 52 vehicles

96.2%Excellent
Peugeot average: 84.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.1%

Mileage at 3yr

18k mi

2021

Based on 1,344 vehicles

91.7%Excellent
Peugeot average: 84.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

8.2%

Mileage at 3yr

26k mi

2020

Based on 5,950 vehicles

88.2%Excellent
Peugeot average: 84.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

12.0%

Mileage at 3yr

30k mi

Mileage at 5yr

51k mi

2019

Based on 8,288 vehicles

87.1%Excellent
Peugeot average: 84.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

12.7%

Mileage at 3yr

33k mi

Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

2018

Based on 1,152 vehicles

88.5%Excellent
Peugeot average: 84.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

12.2%

Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

0

Based on 7,173 vehicles

88.9%Excellent
Peugeot average: 84.5%
Mileage at 5yr

24k mi

Top MOT Failures — Peugeot Rifter

The most common reasons a Peugeot Rifter fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

4.5%
2

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

1.6%
3

A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

1.2%
4

Smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit

0.9%
5

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

0.9%
Peugeot Rifter Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

1.9%

Front

1.9%

Other Peugeot Models

Compare MOT reliability across Peugeot models.

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75.6% pass rate

Peugeot 2008 Gt Premium Puretech S/s A

94.1% pass rate

Peugeot 208 Allure Ev

92.7% pass rate

Peugeot 406

89.6% pass rate

Peugeot 5008

82.9% pass rate

Peugeot Campervan

83.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Peugeot Rifter

Peugeot Rifter — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Peugeot Rifter MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Peugeot Rifter?
The average MOT pass rate for the Peugeot Rifter is 90.1% compared to the Peugeot average of 84.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Peugeot Rifter?
The most common MOT failures on the Peugeot Rifter are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (4.5%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (1.6%), A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (1.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Peugeot Rifter reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 90.1%, the Peugeot Rifter is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Peugeot Rifter?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Peugeot Rifter?
Typical mileage for the Peugeot Rifter: 18,152 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Rifter to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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