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Peugeot Partner reliability by build year

Coverage 1996-20183 named generationscar-derived vanVanPETROL / DIESEL / ELECTRICITY
At a glance

Peugeot Partner built around 2018: fails its MOT more often than average

Peugeot Partners built around 2018 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

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Key figure

28% of MOT tests on Peugeot Partners built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 22% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Peugeot Partners built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Peugeot Partner's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Partner's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Partner Mk3 (B9)

Mk3 (B9) (2008-2018)

Poor
DIESELPETROLELECTRICITY

28.2% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 20,187 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Partner Mk2 (M59)

Mk2 (M59) (2002-2007)

Too close to call between ratings
DIESELPETROL

32.5% fail rate, built around 2007 (18 years old)

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.3%)

From 2,614 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Partner Mk1 (M49)

Mk1 (M49) (1996-2001)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESELPETROL

31.0% fail rate, built before 2000 (over 25 years old)

Likely between 25.2% and 37.5%

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 25.2%)

From 213 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Pre

Older models (before 2005)

DIESELELECTRICITY
20,296 MOT tests across all agesNo separate page

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Peugeot Partner.

See every build year for the Peugeot Partner

Side-by-side

Peugeot Partner generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
Mk3 (B9) (2008-2018)
Poor
Poor28.2%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 20,187 MOT tests at this age
Mk2 (M59) (2002-2007)
No ratingToo close to call between ratings
No ratingToo close to call between ratings32.5%built around 2007 (18 years old)from 2,614 MOT tests at this age
Mk1 (M49) (1996-2001)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate31.0%likely between 25.2% and 37.5%built before 2000 (over 25 years old)from 213 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Partner, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Peugeot Partner fail rate by age

This chart combines every Peugeot Partner ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
11,41921.0%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
14,45719.6%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
13,45319.3%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
17,13523.9%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
20,18728.2%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
18,88927.7%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
17,10429.5%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
19,02528.7%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
16,78830.2%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
14,61030.4%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
12,46730.7%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
8,07733.0%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
6,18933.8%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
4,09533.9%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
3,25335.1%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
2,61432.5%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
2,08033.8%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
1,64833.9%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
1,28734.7%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
1,00535.3%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
48434.9%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
21133.2%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
21331.0%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 22 years old.

Where it ranks

Where the Peugeot Partner stacks up

Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

Against other Peugeot models

7th of 7

The highest fail rate of the 7 Peugeot models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the highest third

Against other vans

4th of 4

Among the highest fail rates of the 4 vans with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the highest third

Against the UK average

28.2%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Peugeot Partners

These issues come from 7-year-old Peugeot Partners, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelPlenty of data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    22.5%
    Advisory: 6,529Fail: 650 (9% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    11.9%
    Advisory: 2,882Fail: 594 (17% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    10.4%
    Advisory: 2,119Fail: 35 (2% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    9.8%
    Advisory: 2,007Fail: 458 (19% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Minor

    One of the number plate lights not working

    9.1%
    Advisory: 0Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 20,187 MOT tests on 7-year-old Peugeot Partners, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Peugeot Partners notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Lighting + Tyres28%
  2. Brakes + Lighting22%
  3. Brakes + Tyres22%
  4. Lighting + Suspension19%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 8,489 MOT tests on Peugeot Partner cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

91%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

40 recalls in all

33 of the 40 Peugeot Partner recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 4 Critical
  • 29 more

Top concerns

  • Airbags may not be triggered in the event of a collision
  • Airbag may incorrectly deploy
  • Airbag may operate incorrectly

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other vans to compare

Other vans to compare

  1. 1

    Volkswagen Transporter

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    19.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.9%
    Dangerous
    4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.5%

    Lower fail rate: 19.4%, against 28.2% for the Peugeot Partner, both built around 2018.

    28,254 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Renault Trafic

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    27.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.7%
    Dangerous
    5.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    89%

    No clear edge over the Peugeot Partner on these figures.

    13,290 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Peugeot Partner across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. It has the highest fail rate of the 7 Peugeot models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 20,187 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Peugeot Partner ever sold: 206,690 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 20,187 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.