Peugeot Rifter (2023)

157 real MOT outcomes analysed • 76.2% first-time pass rate

2023 Peugeot Rifter

CarHunch analysed 157 real MOT records for the 2023 Peugeot Rifter. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 3.8% below UK average
76.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
12,106
typical mileage
5,458–19,957 middle half
3.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.13
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2023 Peugeot Rifter

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.
  • 📄 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
Diesel (83%) 130 92% 0.16
Electric (17%) 27 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2023 Peugeot Rifter 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.

5,458
low mileage
12,106
typical
19,957
high mileage

Half of all 2023 Peugeot Rifter vehicles fall between 5,458 and 19,957 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.13
Avg failures per vehicle
0.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2023 Peugeot Rifter

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 13.7%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 12.6%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 7.6%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 6.4%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 6.2%
    Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 4.7%
    Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
  • 4%
    Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 3.8%
    Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2023. Counts include advisories and failures.

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