At a Glance
Peugeot has 224 identified common problems across 49 models, with the 405 being the most affected model and electrical the most common problem category. Based on 32.2M MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read how we identify common car problems →
Below: per-model breakdowns of Peugeot common problems, MOT failure rates by category, pass-rate data, and repair patterns drawn from 32.2M DVSA MOT tests across 20 years. Click any model to see generation-specific issues, mileage-banded fault patterns, and the most common MOT failures recorded by UK testers.
MOT Tests & Failures by Model
Top Peugeot models by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Peugeot Common Problems by Model
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Showing top 9 by MOT test volume — search to find any of 49 Peugeot models.
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Most common: Brakes
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Most common: Tyres & Wheels
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Most common: Brakes
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Most common: Brakes
Most Common Peugeot MOT Failures
Every reason Peugeot vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 8.53% |
| 2 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 8.22% |
| 3 | Number plate lamp not working | 6.74% |
| 4 | Exhaust system fault | 5.87% |
| 5 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 5.76% |
| 6 | Stop lamp not working | 5.17% |
| 7 | Brake performance below minimum | 4.97% |
| 8 | Tyre condition | 4.33% |
| 9 | Front lamp not working | 4.30% |
| 10 | Windscreen washer not working | 3.78% |
| 11 | Headlamp aim defect | 3.71% |
| 12 | Brake pads or linings worn | 3.48% |
| 13 | Driveshaft fault | 2.92% |
| 14 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 2.56% |
| 15 | Brake disc or drum worn | 2.51% |
| 16 | Track rod end worn | 1.95% |
| 17 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 1.82% |
| 18 | Position lamp not working | 1.58% |
| 19 | Rear lamp not working | 1.42% |
| 20 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 1.32% |
| 21 | Front suspension joint worn | 1.06% |
| 22 | Headlamp fault | 1.04% |
| 23 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.93% |
| 24 | Fog lamp not working | 0.92% |
| 25 | Indicator fault | 0.90% |
| 26 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 0.86% |
| 27 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.78% |
| 28 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.69% |
| 29 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.68% |
| 30 | Parking brake condition | 0.62% |
| 31 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.61% |
| 32 | Horn not working | 0.57% |
| 33 | Airbag warning light on | 0.56% |
| 34 | Seat belt condition | 0.48% |
| 35 | ABS fault | 0.45% |
| 36 | Rear suspension fault | 0.44% |
| 37 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.43% |
| 38 | Front suspension fault | 0.43% |
| 39 | Steering rack fault | 0.35% |
| 40 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.35% |
| 41 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.35% |
| 42 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.34% |
| 43 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.28% |
| 44 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.26% |
| 45 | Chassis condition | 0.26% |
| 46 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.26% |
| 47 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.23% |
| 48 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.20% |
| 49 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.19% |
| 50 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.17% |
| 51 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.16% |
| 52 | Brake pedal fault | 0.16% |
| 53 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.15% |
| 54 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.14% |
| 55 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.13% |
| 56 | Brake fluid leak | 0.13% |
| 57 | Engine oil leak | 0.10% |
| 58 | Steering operation fault | 0.10% |
| 59 | Brake lever fault | 0.09% |
| 60 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.09% |
| 61 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.09% |
| 62 | Brake caliper fault | 0.08% |
| 63 | Steering arm worn | 0.07% |
| 64 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.07% |
| 65 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.07% |
| 66 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.07% |
| 67 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.06% |
| 68 | Electrical switch fault | 0.06% |
| 69 | Steering free play excessive | 0.06% |
| 70 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.06% |
| 71 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.05% |
| 72 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.05% |
| 73 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.05% |
| 74 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.05% |
| 75 | Spare wheel fault | 0.05% |
| 76 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.04% |
| 77 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.04% |
| 78 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.04% |
| 79 | Driver airbag fault | 0.04% |
| 80 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.04% |
| 81 | Drag link end worn | 0.04% |
| 82 | Body security fault | 0.04% |
| 83 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.04% |
| 84 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | 0.04% |
| 85 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.04% |
| 86 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.04% |
| 87 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.03% |
| 88 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.03% |
| 89 | Propshaft fault | 0.03% |
| 90 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.03% |
| 91 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.03% |
| 92 | Driver seat fault | 0.02% |
| 93 | Steering column fault | 0.02% |
| 94 | CV joint worn | 0.02% |
| 95 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | 0.02% |
| 96 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.02% |
| 97 | Steering lock fault | 0.02% |
| 98 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.02% |
| 99 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.02% |
| 100 | Passenger seat fault | 0.02% |
| 101 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.02% |
| 102 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 103 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.02% |
| 104 | Front passenger door fault | 0.02% |
| 105 | Suspension unit fault | 0.02% |
| 106 | Power steering ram fault | 0.02% |
| 107 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.01% |
| 108 | Power steering pump fault | 0.01% |
| 109 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 110 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 111 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.01% |
| 112 | Driver door fault | 0.01% |
| 113 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.01% |
| 114 | Exhaust leak | 0.01% |
| 115 | Stub axle worn | 0.01% |
| 116 | Steering coupling worn | 0.01% |
| 117 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.01% |
| 118 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | <0.01% |
| 119 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 120 | Towbar fault | <0.01% |
| 121 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 122 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 123 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 124 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 125 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 126 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 128 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 129 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 130 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 131 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 137 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 138 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 139 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 140 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 141 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 143 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 144 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 145 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 150 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 151 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 155 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 156 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 158 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 161 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 162 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 164 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 165 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Headlamp washer not working | <0.01% |
| 167 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 168 | Leaf spring eye worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 169 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 170 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 172 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 173 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 174 | Anchor bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 175 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 176 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 177 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 178 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 179 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 180 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 181 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 182 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 183 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 184 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 185 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 186 | Suspension air bellows damaged | <0.01% |
| 187 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 188 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 189 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | <0.01% |
| 190 | Step damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 191 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 192 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 193 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 194 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 195 | Dropside damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 196 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 197 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | <0.01% |
| 198 | Air suspension levelling valve fault | <0.01% |
| 199 | Seat belt load limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 200 | Spring saddle corroded | <0.01% |
| 201 | Steering head bearings worn | <0.01% |
| 202 | Cab corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 203 | Handbrake fails on gradient | <0.01% |
| 204 | Leaf spring slipper worn | <0.01% |
| 205 | Chain drive fault | <0.01% |
| 206 | Passenger hand grip fault | <0.01% |
| 207 | Steering linkage fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 207 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Peugeot MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for Peugeot, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Peugeot problems?
Based on analysis of 32.2M Peugeot MOT tests from DVSA data, Peugeot has 224 identified common problems across 49 models. The Peugeot 405 has the most recorded problems. Electrical issues are the most common category.
Which Peugeot model has the most problems?
By total identified common problems, the Peugeot 405 has the highest count with 59 problems. This is partly because it is one of the more popular Peugeot models on UK roads. See the models grid for a full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
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