2021 Peugeot Rifter — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,308 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Peugeot Rifter, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres. Its pass rate of 89.6% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 20.4% in the 60-90k group versus 9.1% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 10.6% | 244 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.6% | 107 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.8% | 64 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.6% | 37 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 17 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 10 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 289 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 64 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 42 |
| 4 | Washers | 37 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 27 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 18 |
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 | 17.5% | 404 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.6% | 337 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.1% | 140 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.2% | 121 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 48 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.3% | 29 |
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 | 1,849 | 9.1% |
| 30-60k | 405 | 14.8% |
| 60-90k | 44 | 20.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2,159 | 10.7% |
| Petrol | 149 | 5.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36 | 11.1% |
| 2024 | 1,081 | 7.1% |
| 2025 | 1,179 | 13.4% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Rifter
Before buying a 2021 Peugeot Rifter, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 10.6% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (10.6% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (4.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.8% 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 2021 Peugeot Rifters pass their MOT?
89.6% of the 2,308 2021 Peugeot Rifter MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Peugeot Rifter?
Visibility, recorded in 10.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.6%).
Does the 2021 Rifter get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.1% in the 0-30k band to 20.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,308 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.