Peugeot Rcz (2011)
2011 Peugeot Rcz
CarHunch analysed 2,984 real MOT records for the 2011 Peugeot Rcz. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Peugeot RCZ is slightly less reliable than the UK average, with a 77.4% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, and a concerning 45.8% of vehicles in this cohort have recorded dangerous defects at some point. Petrol and diesel variants perform virtually identically, both hovering around 77%, so fuel choice won't meaningfully affect your reliability prospects.
At nearly 58,000 miles on average, these cars have been well-used but aren't unusually high-mileage for their age, suggesting normal ownership patterns rather than abuse. The average vehicle racks up 3.44 failures and 17.7 advisories per test, pointing to persistent issues with corrosion, wear items, and minor mechanical wear—the kind of steady accumulation you'd expect from a 13-year-old car, but worth budgeting for. Before committing to one, get a full pre-purchase inspection and specifically ask about suspension, brake lines, and electrical gremlins, which are common pain points for this generation.
What to check before buying a 2011 Peugeot Rcz
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 45.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (70%) | 2,103 | 77.5% | 3.43 |
| Diesel (30%) | 881 | 77.2% | 3.47 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Peugeot Rcz vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Peugeot Rcz vehicles fall between 39,718 and 64,163 miles.
2011 Peugeot Rcz — Still on the Road
2,115 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 74% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Peugeot Rcz
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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81.3%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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56%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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52.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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38.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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34.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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32.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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29.4%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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