2009 Peugeot Boxer — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 11,279 MOT tests, the 2009 Peugeot Boxer recorded an 82.0% pass rate. Vans of a similar age fail 28.2% of the time, so this is 10.2pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.4% of tests against 6.5% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, rbt (sp) and registration plate lamp(s) — headlamp aim alone was recorded 645 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 31.5% versus 10.4%.
Lighting & signalling is the most common advisory, noted on 15.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.4% | 1,514 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.5% | 736 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.6% | 633 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.3% | 485 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.9% | 435 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.8% | 425 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 645 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 347 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 329 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 310 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 309 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 298 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.5% | 1,744 |
| 2 | Suspension | 15.3% | 1,731 |
| 3 | Tyres | 14.6% | 1,644 |
| 4 | Brakes | 13.2% | 1,485 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 8.4% | 950 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.3% | 823 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,810 | 10.4% |
| 30-60k | 4,362 | 12.7% |
| 60-90k | 1,210 | 23.6% |
| 90-120k | 934 | 29.2% |
| 120-150k | 853 | 32.1% |
| 150k+ | 1,106 | 31.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,416 | 18.2% |
| 2022 | 2,334 | 17.2% |
| 2023 | 2,285 | 17.4% |
| 2024 | 2,159 | 18.8% |
| 2025 | 2,085 | 18.5% |
What to check before buying a 2009 Boxer
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 13.4% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (13.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (6.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (5.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2009 Peugeot Boxers pass their MOT?
82.0% of the 11,279 2009 Peugeot Boxer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2009 Peugeot Boxer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.4% of tests, followed by brakes (6.5%).
Does the 2009 Boxer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.4% in the 0-30k band to 31.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 11,279 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.