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

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. Buying a damaged one? run it through the analyzer, 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.

Most common MOT failures on a diesel Peugeot Boxer

1. Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, 2.4% of tests (6.63x the national rate for this defect)
2. Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, 1.8% of tests (4.43x the national rate for this defect)
3. The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, 3.4% of tests (3.58x the national rate for this defect)
4. Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, 4.5% of tests (3.48x the national rate for this defect)
5. A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, 1.8% of tests (2.81x the national rate for this defect)
6. Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, 2.4% of tests (2.3x the national rate for this defect)
7. A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED, 2.3% of tests (1.84x the national rate for this defect)
8. Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, 2.9% of tests (1.51x the national rate for this defect)
9. Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction, 1.9% of tests (1.51x the national rate for this defect)
10. The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, 3.4% of tests (1.44x the national rate for this defect)

From 98,226 DVSA-tracked diesel Peugeot Boxer tests, 2024, split out from the Peugeot Boxer's other fuel types. DVSA testers marked 4.55% of these flagged defects as "dangerous", against 5.11% nationally. See which fuel type fails on the most dangerous defects nationally for how that compares across the whole fleet.

Most common MOT advisories on a diesel Peugeot Boxer

Flagged but doesn't fail the car, a different list from the failures above.

1. A wheel bearing with excessive play, 3.2% of tests (4.92x the national rate for this defect)
2. Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, 3% of tests (2.43x the national rate for this defect), also fails
3. The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, 3.1% of tests (2.04x the national rate for this defect), also fails
4. Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, 3.3% of tests (1.66x the national rate for this defect), also fails
5. Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, 2.2% of tests (1.61x the national rate for this defect)
6. Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users, 8.2% of tests (1.48x the national rate for this defect)
7. A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, 5.3% of tests (1.35x the national rate for this defect)
8. A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 11.5% of tests
9. Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 11.5% of tests
10. A tyre seriously damaged, 11.2% of tests

From 98,226 DVSA-tracked diesel Peugeot Boxer tests, 2024.

Other Peugeot Boxer fuel types

• Petrol Peugeot Boxer - 60.3%

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