2016 Peugeot Eurotaxi — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2016 Peugeot Eurotaxi passed 72.6% of its 507 recorded MOT tests. That is 12.6 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 14.9%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 17.5% of all tests — 5.5 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint, on or after 01/01/2014 and headlamp aim — ball joint alone was recorded 37 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 22.4% in the 90-120k band and 28.4% in the 150k+ band, a 6.0-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 17.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 21.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 27.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.5% | 89 |
| 2 | Suspension | 12.0% | 61 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 7.7% | 39 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.5% | 38 |
| 5 | Brakes | 7.3% | 37 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.7% | 24 |
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 | 37 |
| 2 | On or after 01/01/2014 | 32 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 31 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 28 |
| 5 | Joints | 28 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 26 |
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 | 17.5% | 89 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 13.2% | 67 |
| 3 | Tyres | 12.2% | 62 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 11.1% | 56 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.4% | 53 |
| 6 | Suspension | 9.9% | 50 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 90-120k | 49 | 22.4% |
| 120-150k | 65 | 27.7% |
| 150k+ | 362 | 28.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79 | 21.5% |
| 2022 | 96 | 26.0% |
| 2023 | 107 | 30.8% |
| 2024 | 108 | 29.6% |
| 2025 | 117 | 27.4% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Eurotaxi
On a 2016 Eurotaxi, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 17.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (17.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (12.0% 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.
- Emissions & environmental (7.7% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 2016 Peugeot Eurotaxis pass their MOT?
72.6% of the 507 2016 Peugeot Eurotaxi MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Peugeot Eurotaxi?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.5% of tests, followed by suspension (12.0%).
Does the 2016 Eurotaxi get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 22.4% in the 90-120k band to 28.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 507 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.