2014 Peugeot Rcz — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2014 Peugeot Rcz passed 81.0% of its 9,729 recorded MOT tests. Against coupes & convertibles of a similar age (13.2% fail rate), the 2014 Rcz comes out 5.8pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (8.7%) and suspension (6.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, headlamp aim and headlamp — coil spring alone was recorded 568 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 30.7% versus 11.1%.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 18.5% of the time against 19.7% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 26.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 16.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 21.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.7% | 843 |
| 2 | Suspension | 6.9% | 674 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.5% | 532 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.8% | 374 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.1% | 306 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.0% | 292 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 568 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 441 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 352 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 290 |
| 5 | Wipers | 228 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 219 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 26.3% | 2,563 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.4% | 2,174 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.0% | 776 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 5.2% | 507 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.1% | 492 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.9% | 279 |
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 | 1,211 | 11.1% |
| 30-60k | 4,501 | 17.7% |
| 60-90k | 3,031 | 21.8% |
| 90-120k | 834 | 25.3% |
| 120-150k | 127 | 30.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 5,922 | 18.5% |
| Diesel | 3,807 | 19.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,956 | 16.7% |
| 2022 | 1,970 | 17.6% |
| 2023 | 1,978 | 20.0% |
| 2024 | 1,898 | 19.2% |
| 2025 | 1,927 | 21.5% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Rcz
On a 2014 Rcz, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (8.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (6.9% 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.
- Tyres (5.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2014 Peugeot Rczs pass their MOT?
81.0% of the 9,729 2014 Peugeot Rcz MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Peugeot Rcz?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.7% of tests, followed by suspension (6.9%).
Does the 2014 Rcz get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.1% in the 0-30k band to 30.7% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,729 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.