Diesel Peugeot Rifter: MOT pass rate
87.1% of diesel Peugeot Rifters pass the MOT first time, measured across 6,964 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 28,829.
Diesel against the other Peugeot Rifter versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 87.1% | 6,964 |
| Petrol | 89.2% | 498 |
| All Peugeot Rifter | 87.3% | 7,462 |
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 Rifter specifically, petrol is the strongest at 89.2%, and this diesel version sits 0.2 points below the 87.3% 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 Rifter had covered 28,829 miles at test, against 30,496 for the petrol. That is low mileage, which usually means light urban use. Short journeys are harder on batteries, brakes and exhausts than motorway miles, so do not assume low miles means low wear.
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 Rifter page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Peugeot Rifter fuel types
- Petrol Peugeot Rifter - 89.2%