Peugeot Rifter years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year

9,141 initial MOT tests in 2025 on cars first used 2019–2022 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count

Peugeot Rifter years with MOT pass rates below the average for vehicles first used in the same year: 2020–2022. None is clearly above it. The other year can't be told apart from average.

Below the average for their first-use year2020–2022
Above the average for their first-use yearNone
Can't be told apart from average2019

The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.

80.8%passed first time

First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 79.9% to 81.6%.

Peugeot Rifter, all years80.8%
Same-age average, all vehicles85.8%

In 2025, 80.8% of the 9,141 initial MOT tests on Peugeot Rifter cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 85.8%. That is 5.0 points below the same-age average.

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Peugeot Rifter MOT pass rate by year

Year is when the car was first used. Older vehicles fail more often, so each year is compared with all vehicles first used that year.

Year	Testsmedian miles	Passed first time	Against all vehicles that year
2022age 3	1,55513,600	85.3%±1.9	−3.2 ptsall: 88.5%
2021age 4	1,77418,800	75.2%±2.1	−12.0 ptsall: 87.2%
2020age 5	2,55625,400	79.7%±1.7	−6.3 ptsall: 86.0%
2019age 6	3,25636,600	82.5%±1.4	−1.0 ptsall: 83.5%

Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.

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Does mileage matter?

Peugeot Rifter first-time pass rates by the mileage at the initial test, all years together, against all vehicles of the same age and mileage.

83.6% of Peugeot Rifter tests under 30,000 miles passed first time, against 78.1% at 30,000 to 59,999 miles. For all vehicles of the same age and mileage, the figures are 90.1% and 84.5%.

Miles at the test	Tests	Passed first time	Against all vehicles, same age and mileage
Under 30,000	5,363	83.6%±1.1	−6.5 ptsall: 90.1%
30,000–59,999	2,905	78.1%±1.6	−6.4 ptsall: 84.5%

Against all vehicles of the same age and mileage, Rifter tests were below average in every band shown.

Mileage is only one factor. How a car has been driven and looked after matters too. These figures show an association across all Peugeot Rifter tests in 2025, not what mileage does to a particular car.

Mileage is the odometer reading at the initial test. Each band is compared with all vehicles first used in the same year with a reading in the same band, weighted by this model's own tests in each year. Bands need at least 1,000 tests. Not shown, with fewer than 1,000 tests: 60,000–89,999, 90,000–119,999 and 120,000 or more. Every test had a usable odometer reading. How we count

Common Rifter problems at the MOT

Share of the 1,758 failed tests with a fault in each area, all years together. A test can count in more than one area, so these add up to more than 100%.

Windscreen, wipers, mirrors41.9%
Lights and electrics30.8%

MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems. Each year page compares that year's failure areas with all vehicles first used in the same year.

Most common MOT failures on the Peugeot Rifter

The defects recorded most often at the 1,758 failed initial tests on Peugeot Rifter cars, all years together, in the DVSA's own words. Each share is of failed tests, and a failed test can have more than one defect.

Defect	Share of failed tests	All vehicles, same age
Wiper does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWindscreen, wipers, mirrors	32.9%578 tests	13.5%
Headlamp not working on dipped beamLights and electrics	9.8%173 tests	3.2%
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTyres	7.8%138 tests	10.3%
Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thickBrakes	7.0%123 tests	9.6%
Washer provides insufficient washer liquidWindscreen, wipers, mirrors	6.3%110 tests	4.8%
Headlamp aim too highLights and electrics	5.9%104 tests	4.7%
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cordsTyres	5.9%103 tests	12.5%
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirtBody, chassis, structure	4.3%76 tests	1.4%
Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lampsLights and electrics	3.2%56 tests	1.8%
Headlamp aim too lowLights and electrics	3.1%55 tests	4.3%

These are failures recorded at initial MOT tests in 2025. Retests are not counted. "All vehicles, same age" is the same defect's share of failed tests for all vehicles first used in the same years, weighted by the Rifter's failed tests in each year. How we count

What to check when viewing a Rifter

Based on the areas where Peugeot Rifter MOT tests fail most often. These are general checks anyone can do, not a mechanical inspection.

Windscreen, wipers, mirrors
In 41.9% of failed Rifter tests
- Look for chips and cracks in the windscreen, especially in front of the driver.
- Run the wipers and washers. The blades should clear the screen without smearing.
- Check both door mirrors and the rear-view mirror are intact and adjust.
Lights and electrics
In 30.8% of failed Rifter tests
- Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
- Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
- Warning lights on the dashboard should come on with the ignition and go out once the engine starts.

Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.

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Which Peugeot Rifter years have lower MOT pass rates?

Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, these model years have below-average MOT pass rates: 2020–2022. None is clearly above average. The rest can't be told apart from average. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.

Is the Peugeot Rifter reliable?

MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 80.8% of initial MOT tests on Peugeot Rifter cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 85.8%. That is 5.0 points below average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.

What are the most common Peugeot Rifter problems at the MOT?

The most common failure areas are windscreen, wipers, mirrors (in 41.9% of failed tests) and lights and electrics (in 30.8% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.

What mileage is normal for a 3-year-old Peugeot Rifter?

At their 2025 MOT tests, Peugeot Rifter cars first used in 2022, about 3 years old, had a median of 13,600 miles. Half had more and half had less.

How do I check a specific Rifter's MOT history?

Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.

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What MOT data can't tell you about any Peugeot Rifter

Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.

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Other Peugeot models

Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.

All 18 Peugeot models Cars ranked by MOT pass rate, by age

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Peugeot Rifter cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count