2016 Peugeot Rcz — MOT failures & pass rate
1,450 MOT tests on the 2016 Peugeot Rcz are in this dataset, and 85.4% of them passed. That is 3.8 percentage points worse than coupes & convertibles of a similar age, which fail at 10.8%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (7.5%) and tyres (5.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 74 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 9.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 18.8% once past 90-120k.
Split by fuel, petrol examples fail 2.2pp more often than diesel ones (15.4% vs 13.2%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 24.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 13.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 16.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.5% | 109 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.3% | 77 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.5% | 66 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.8% | 41 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.7% | 39 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.5% | 37 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 74 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 67 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 43 |
| 4 | Joints | 39 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 37 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 31 |
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 | 24.9% | 361 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.2% | 264 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.3% | 62 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.4% | 35 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.3% | 34 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.7% | 24 |
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 | 496 | 9.9% |
| 30-60k | 713 | 16.8% |
| 60-90k | 188 | 17.5% |
| 90-120k | 32 | 18.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 927 | 15.4% |
| Diesel | 523 | 13.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 293 | 13.3% |
| 2022 | 289 | 13.2% |
| 2023 | 302 | 15.2% |
| 2024 | 279 | 15.0% |
| 2025 | 287 | 16.4% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Rcz
On a 2016 Rcz, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (7.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (5.3% 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.
- Visibility (4.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 Rczs pass their MOT?
85.4% of the 1,450 2016 Peugeot Rcz MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Peugeot Rcz?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.5% of tests, followed by tyres (5.3%).
Does the 2016 Rcz get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.9% in the 0-30k band to 18.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,450 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.