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Peugeot RCZ reliability by build year

Coverage 2010-20151 named generationCoupeDIESEL / PETROL
At a glance

Peugeot RCZ built around 2011: fails its MOT more often than average

Peugeot RCZes built around 2011 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

31% of MOT tests on Peugeot RCZes built around 2011 ended in a fail (retests included), against 24% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Peugeot RCZes built around 2011 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

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

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

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your RCZ's generation

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

RCZ Mk1

Mk1 (2010-2015)

Not enough tests to rate
PETROLDIESEL

23.8% fail rate, built around 2015 (10 years old)

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 22.8%)

From 1,615 MOT tests at this ageView details →

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 RCZ.

See every build year for the Peugeot RCZ

By age

Peugeot RCZ fail rate by age

This chart combines every Peugeot RCZ 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
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
75721.5%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
1,61523.8%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
2,44426.6%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
2,59327.9%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
2,77428.3%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
2,90630.7%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
74430.4%

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 14 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 14-year-old Peugeot RCZes

These issues come from 14-year-old Peugeot RCZes, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

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

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    23.9%
    Advisory: 685Fail: 23 (3% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

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

    21.2%
    Advisory: 838Fail: 99 (11% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

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

    18.3%
    Advisory: 617Fail: 155 (20% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    16.7%
    Advisory: 689Fail: 7 (1% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    13.3%
    Advisory: 492Fail: 66 (12% of the times it was found)

Based on 2,906 MOT tests on 14-year-old Peugeot RCZes, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 14-year-old Peugeot RCZes 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. Brakes + Tyres26%
  2. Suspension + Tyres26%
  3. Brakes + Suspension23%
  4. Lighting + Tyres22%

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

Across 1,564 MOT tests on Peugeot RCZ cars built around 2011 (14 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

94%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

3 recalls in all

2 of the 3 Peugeot RCZ recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 2 recalls

Top concerns

  • Fuel may leak
  • Loss of braking efficiency.

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

Like-for-like

Other coupes to compare

Other coupes to compare

  1. 1

    Porsche 911

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    8.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4.1%
    Dangerous
    1.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94%

    Lower fail rate: 8.5%, against 30.7% for the Peugeot RCZ, both built around 2011.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,595 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  2. 2

    Audi TT

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    21.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.7%
    Dangerous
    5.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.5%

    Lower fail rate: 21.3%, against 30.7% for the Peugeot RCZ, both built around 2011.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    8,210 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  3. 3

    Honda CR-Z

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    21.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.2%
    Dangerous
    5.6%

    Lower fail rate: 21.4%, against 30.7% for the Peugeot RCZ, both built around 2011.

    1,875 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  4. 4

    Audi A5

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    24.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.9%
    Dangerous
    8.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    87.6%

    Lower fail rate: 24.4%, against 30.7% for the Peugeot RCZ, both built around 2011.

    4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    12,321 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

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 2011 (14 years old), the Peugeot RCZ across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 2,906 14-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Peugeot RCZ ever sold: 13,833 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2011 (14 years old): 2,906 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.