Peugeot Eurotaxi MOT pass rate & common failures
2,776 MOT tests on the Peugeot Eurotaxi (2011–2016) give it a 71.6% pass rate. That is 10.6 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 17.7%. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.3% of tests against 12.5% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint, headlamp aim and joints — ball joint alone was recorded 195 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 23.4% of 60-90k cars fail, rising to 28.8% once past 150k.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 17.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 25.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 27.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Eurotaxi model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 201 | 72.1% | 27.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2013 | 465 | 70.5% | 29.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2014 | 816 | 70.2% | 29.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 782 | 73.0% | 27.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2016 | 507 | 72.6% | 27.4% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.3% | 480 |
| 2 | Suspension | 12.5% | 348 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.5% | 291 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.7% | 241 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 8.3% | 231 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.2% | 116 |
| 7 | Visibility | 3.3% | 92 |
| 8 | Steering | 2.9% | 81 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint | 195 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 188 |
| 3 | Joints | 180 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 172 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 159 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 117 |
| 7 | On or after 01/01/2014 | 108 |
| 8 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 103 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 17.2% | 478 |
| 2 | Tyres | 14.4% | 399 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 13.7% | 381 |
| 4 | Suspension | 10.5% | 293 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.4% | 289 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 9.6% | 267 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 64 | 23.4% |
| 90-120k | 125 | 24.8% |
| 120-150k | 217 | 27.2% |
| 150k+ | 2,349 | 28.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 500 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | 558 | 27.6% |
| 2023 | 588 | 31.8% |
| 2024 | 581 | 29.9% |
| 2025 | 549 | 27.0% |
What to check before buying a Peugeot Eurotaxi
- Lighting & signalling (17.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (12.5% 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.
- Brakes (10.5% 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Peugeot Eurotaxi?
71.6% of the 2,776 Peugeot Eurotaxi MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 28.4% fail rate, across model years 2011–2016.
What does the Peugeot Eurotaxi most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.3% of tests, then suspension (12.5%).
How much does mileage affect Eurotaxi MOT results?
Fail rates run at 23.4% for cars in the 60-90k band and 28.8% for 150k+, a 5.3-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,776 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.