Diesel Peugeot Boxer: MOT pass rate
74.5% of diesel Peugeot Boxers pass the MOT first time, measured across 97,248 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 78,766.
Diesel against the other Peugeot Boxer versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 74.5% | 97,248 |
| Petrol | 60.3% | 1,493 |
| All Peugeot Boxer | 74.3% | 98,790 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Diesels carry DPFs, EGR valves and stricter smoke limits, so emissions and exhaust faults account for failures petrol cars never see.
On the Peugeot Boxer specifically, diesel is the strongest at 74.5%, and this diesel version sits 0.2 points above the 74.3% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average diesel Peugeot Boxer had covered 78,766 miles at test, against 65,361 for the petrol. That is a shade above the middle of the range, still ordinary wear rather than a red flag, but worth checking against the service book for the car's age.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Peugeot Boxer page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Peugeot Boxer fuel types
- Petrol Peugeot Boxer - 60.3%