At a Glance
The Peugeot Boxer has 23 identified common problems across 2 generations, with the Mk2 (2006-2025) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 1.2M 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 our DVSA MOT data methodology →
Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Peugeot Boxer common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Peugeot Boxer generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Peugeot Boxer MOT Failures
Every reason Peugeot Boxer 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 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 8.27% |
| 2 | Brake performance below minimum | 7.57% |
| 3 | Number plate lamp not working | 7.03% |
| 4 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 4.30% |
| 5 | Windscreen washer not working | 4.29% |
| 6 | Stop lamp not working | 4.07% |
| 7 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 4.01% |
| 8 | Tyre condition | 3.66% |
| 9 | Driveshaft fault | 3.15% |
| 10 | Exhaust system fault | 2.77% |
| 11 | Headlamp fault | 2.60% |
| 12 | Position lamp not working | 2.38% |
| 13 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 2.36% |
| 14 | Brake pads or linings worn | 2.29% |
| 15 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 2.16% |
| 16 | Headlamp aim defect | 2.02% |
| 17 | Indicator fault | 2.02% |
| 18 | Horn not working | 1.89% |
| 19 | Suspension mounting corroded | 1.87% |
| 20 | Chassis condition | 1.79% |
| 21 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 1.72% |
| 22 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 1.58% |
| 23 | Front lamp not working | 1.54% |
| 24 | Body corrosion or damage | 1.31% |
| 25 | Rear lamp not working | 1.30% |
| 26 | Track rod end worn | 1.26% |
| 27 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 1.05% |
| 28 | Fog lamp not working | 1.02% |
| 29 | Front suspension fault | 0.97% |
| 30 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.90% |
| 31 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.89% |
| 32 | Brake disc or drum worn | 0.88% |
| 33 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.76% |
| 34 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.72% |
| 35 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.72% |
| 36 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.68% |
| 37 | Seat belt condition | 0.60% |
| 38 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.58% |
| 39 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.57% |
| 40 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.52% |
| 41 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.51% |
| 42 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 0.49% |
| 43 | Airbag warning light on | 0.49% |
| 44 | Parking brake condition | 0.48% |
| 45 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.45% |
| 46 | Rear suspension fault | 0.44% |
| 47 | Brake pedal fault | 0.37% |
| 48 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.34% |
| 49 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.30% |
| 50 | Steering rack fault | 0.29% |
| 51 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | 0.27% |
| 52 | ABS fault | 0.26% |
| 53 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.25% |
| 54 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.23% |
| 55 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.21% |
| 56 | Outline marker lamp not working | 0.20% |
| 57 | Electrical switch fault | 0.20% |
| 58 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.19% |
| 59 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.19% |
| 60 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.19% |
| 61 | Steering operation fault | 0.16% |
| 62 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.16% |
| 63 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.16% |
| 64 | Engine oil leak | 0.14% |
| 65 | Brake lever fault | 0.14% |
| 66 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.14% |
| 67 | Brake fluid leak | 0.13% |
| 68 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.13% |
| 69 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.12% |
| 70 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.12% |
| 71 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | 0.10% |
| 72 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.09% |
| 73 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.07% |
| 74 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.07% |
| 75 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.07% |
| 76 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.06% |
| 77 | Brake caliper fault | 0.06% |
| 78 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.06% |
| 79 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.06% |
| 80 | Driver seat fault | 0.06% |
| 81 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.05% |
| 82 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.05% |
| 83 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.05% |
| 84 | Spare wheel fault | 0.05% |
| 85 | Steering coupling worn | 0.05% |
| 86 | Towbar fault | 0.05% |
| 87 | Front passenger door fault | 0.04% |
| 88 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.04% |
| 89 | Driver door fault | 0.04% |
| 90 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.04% |
| 91 | Passenger seat fault | 0.04% |
| 92 | Propshaft fault | 0.04% |
| 93 | Steering column fault | 0.04% |
| 94 | Leaf spring eye worn or broken | 0.04% |
| 95 | Body security fault | 0.04% |
| 96 | Steering free play excessive | 0.03% |
| 97 | Exhaust leak | 0.03% |
| 98 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.03% |
| 99 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | 0.03% |
| 100 | Suspension unit fault | 0.03% |
| 101 | Anchor bracket corroded | 0.03% |
| 102 | Brake linkage mounting fault | 0.03% |
| 103 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 104 | CV joint worn | 0.02% |
| 105 | Loading door damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 106 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.02% |
| 107 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.02% |
| 108 | Speedometer fault | 0.02% |
| 109 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.02% |
| 110 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 111 | Body strengthening plate corroded | 0.02% |
| 112 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | 0.02% |
| 113 | Mirror or camera fault | 0.02% |
| 114 | Driver airbag fault | 0.02% |
| 115 | Steering lock fault | 0.02% |
| 116 | Steering arm worn | 0.02% |
| 117 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.01% |
| 118 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.01% |
| 119 | Dip switch fault | 0.01% |
| 120 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | 0.01% |
| 121 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | 0.01% |
| 122 | Brake valve fault | 0.01% |
| 123 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.01% |
| 124 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.01% |
| 125 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.01% |
| 126 | Power steering pump fault | 0.01% |
| 127 | Window damaged or won't operate | 0.01% |
| 128 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | 0.01% |
| 129 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 130 | Suspension air bellows damaged | <0.01% |
| 131 | Drag link end worn | <0.01% |
| 132 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 133 | Step damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 134 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 136 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Power steering ram fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 139 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 140 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 144 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | King pin or swivel pin worn | <0.01% |
| 147 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 148 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 151 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 153 | Dropside damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 154 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 156 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 158 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 159 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 163 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 164 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 165 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 166 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 167 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 168 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 169 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 170 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 172 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 173 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 174 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 175 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 176 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | <0.01% |
| 177 | Air suspension levelling valve fault | <0.01% |
| 178 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 179 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 180 | Spring saddle corroded | <0.01% |
| 181 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 182 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 183 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 184 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 185 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 186 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 187 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 188 | Cab corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 189 | Headlamp washer not working | <0.01% |
| 190 | Leaf spring slipper worn | <0.01% |
| 191 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 192 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 193 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 194 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 195 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 196 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 197 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 198 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 199 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 200 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 201 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 202 | Seat belt load limiter fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 202 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Peugeot Boxer MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Peugeot Boxer, 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 Boxer problems?
Based on analysis of 1.2M Peugeot Boxer MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 23 identified common problems across 2 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Parking brake performance below minimum". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Peugeot Boxer generation has the most problems?
The Peugeot Boxer Mk2 (2006-2025) (2006–2025) has the highest number of identified common problems (27). Click the generation card above for the 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.
Can I report a problem with my Peugeot Boxer?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Peugeot Boxer owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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