Peugeot Boxer: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was recorded as a failure area in 11.2% of Peugeot Boxer MOT tests — 35,204 tests out of 315,448. It shows up most on 1994 and 1995 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 380 | 20.8% |
| 1995 | 5,467 | 17.9% |
| 1996 | 4,665 | 16.7% |
| 1997 | 6,470 | 16.4% |
| 1998 | 7,603 | 16.6% |
| 1999 | 8,079 | 16.3% |
| 2000 | 8,505 | 16.0% |
| 2001 | 8,261 | 15.8% |
| 2002 | 9,930 | 13.9% |
| 2003 | 12,421 | 11.2% |
| 2004 | 14,904 | 13.5% |
| 2005 | 15,641 | 13.1% |
| 2006 | 16,525 | 13.5% |
| 2007 | 14,853 | 13.8% |
| 2008 | 13,743 | 13.0% |
| 2009 | 11,279 | 13.4% |
| 2010 | 11,472 | 9.6% |
| 2011 | 12,252 | 9.7% |
| 2012 | 13,665 | 10.1% |
| 2013 | 14,633 | 10.7% |
| 2014 | 15,619 | 9.4% |
| 2015 | 17,830 | 7.3% |
| 2016 | 18,142 | 7.0% |
| 2017 | 19,132 | 7.1% |
| 2018 | 11,442 | 6.3% |
| 2019 | 9,306 | 5.5% |
| 2020 | 5,760 | 5.6% |
| 2021 | 5,281 | 6.3% |
| 2022 | 1,373 | 5.6% |
| 2023 | 624 | 5.1% |
Methodology & source. 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.