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Peugeot Rifter reliability by build year

Coverage 2008-present2 named generationsMPVELECTRICITY / DIESEL / PETROL

We've only got 169 MOT tests for Peugeot Rifters built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

Not enough data

Peugeot Rifter built around 2018: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Peugeot Rifters built around 2018 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

Check a Peugeot Rifter by number plate

Key figure

Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Peugeot Rifter'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.

Brake pads

High priority

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

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Tyres

Worth checking

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

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 Rifter's generation

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

Rifter K9 (Partner-based)

K9 (Partner-based) (2018-present)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESELPETROLELECTRICITY

14.2% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Likely between 9.7% and 20.3%

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

From 169 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 Rifter.

See every build year for the Peugeot Rifter

By age

Peugeot Rifter fail rate by age

This chart combines every Peugeot Rifter 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
2,20216.1%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
2,67018.6%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
3,40516.2%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
2,38415.5%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
16914.2%

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 4 years old.

All generations of this model

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

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

All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common advisories and fails

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

  1. 1
    Advisory

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

    12.4%
    Advisory: 29Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

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

    11.2%
    Advisory: 27Fail: 1 (4% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    10.7%
    Advisory: 26Fail: 1 (4% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    10.1%
    Advisory: 19Fail: 1 (5% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

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

    4.1%
    Advisory: 7Fail: 2 (22% of the times it was found)

Based on 169 MOT tests on 7-year-old Peugeot Rifters, every generation combined.

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

Not enough registration data to show this for the Peugeot Rifter.

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.

Recall context

18 recalls in all

All 18 Peugeot Rifter recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 18 recalls

Top concerns

  • Water pump pulley
  • Peugeot cross carline fuel injection common rail.
  • Peugeot Rifter/Partner (K9) wrong wheel bolts.

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

Like-for-like

Other people carriers to compare

Other people carriers to compare

  1. 1

    Ford Tourneo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    21.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    89.2%

    No clear edge over the Peugeot Rifter on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    3,550 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Vauxhall Zafira

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    20.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    89.7%

    No clear edge over the Peugeot Rifter on these figures.

    3 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    10,737 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Toyota Estima

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    17.7%

    No clear edge over the Peugeot Rifter on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    1,057 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Kia Venga

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    11.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.7%
    Dangerous
    3.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.8%

    Lower fail rate: 11.8%, against 14.2% for the Peugeot Rifter, both built around 2018.

    5,255 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 Rifter across all generations combined fails MOTs slightly less often than typical for this age. This is based on 169 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 Rifter ever sold: 10,830 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 169 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.