At a Glance
The Peugeot Partner has 45 identified common problems across 3 generations, with the Mk2 (2008-2018) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 1.8M 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 Partner 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 Partner generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Peugeot Partner MOT Failures
Every reason Peugeot Partner 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 | 9.71% |
| 2 | Number plate lamp not working | 8.91% |
| 3 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 8.11% |
| 4 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 6.98% |
| 5 | Stop lamp not working | 6.45% |
| 6 | Tyre condition | 5.11% |
| 7 | Front lamp not working | 4.00% |
| 8 | Brake performance below minimum | 3.90% |
| 9 | Exhaust system fault | 3.53% |
| 10 | Brake pads or linings worn | 3.36% |
| 11 | Windscreen washer not working | 2.91% |
| 12 | Driveshaft fault | 2.81% |
| 13 | Track rod end worn | 2.69% |
| 14 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 2.26% |
| 15 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.98% |
| 16 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 1.79% |
| 17 | Headlamp aim defect | 1.69% |
| 18 | Position lamp not working | 1.53% |
| 19 | Ball joint dust cover split | 1.49% |
| 20 | Indicator fault | 1.46% |
| 21 | Horn not working | 1.44% |
| 22 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 1.18% |
| 23 | Rear lamp not working | 1.05% |
| 24 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.95% |
| 25 | Headlamp fault | 0.94% |
| 26 | Airbag warning light on | 0.88% |
| 27 | Steering rack fault | 0.82% |
| 28 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.64% |
| 29 | Front suspension fault | 0.62% |
| 30 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.55% |
| 31 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.54% |
| 32 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.54% |
| 33 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 0.50% |
| 34 | Seat belt condition | 0.49% |
| 35 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.48% |
| 36 | Fog lamp not working | 0.48% |
| 37 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.42% |
| 38 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.41% |
| 39 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.35% |
| 40 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.33% |
| 41 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.33% |
| 42 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.23% |
| 43 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.21% |
| 44 | Rear suspension fault | 0.20% |
| 45 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.19% |
| 46 | Engine oil leak | 0.18% |
| 47 | Brake pedal fault | 0.18% |
| 48 | ABS fault | 0.17% |
| 49 | Parking brake condition | 0.17% |
| 50 | Chassis condition | 0.16% |
| 51 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.15% |
| 52 | Brake fluid leak | 0.15% |
| 53 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.15% |
| 54 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.14% |
| 55 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.12% |
| 56 | Steering operation fault | 0.11% |
| 57 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.10% |
| 58 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.10% |
| 59 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.10% |
| 60 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.10% |
| 61 | Spare wheel fault | 0.10% |
| 62 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.09% |
| 63 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.08% |
| 64 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.08% |
| 65 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.08% |
| 66 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.08% |
| 67 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.08% |
| 68 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | 0.07% |
| 69 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.07% |
| 70 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.06% |
| 71 | Electrical switch fault | 0.06% |
| 72 | Steering free play excessive | 0.06% |
| 73 | Brake lever fault | 0.06% |
| 74 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.05% |
| 75 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.05% |
| 76 | Driver airbag fault | 0.05% |
| 77 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.05% |
| 78 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.04% |
| 79 | Steering column fault | 0.04% |
| 80 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.04% |
| 81 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.04% |
| 82 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.04% |
| 83 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.04% |
| 84 | Power steering ram fault | 0.04% |
| 85 | Steering arm worn | 0.04% |
| 86 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.04% |
| 87 | Passenger seat fault | 0.04% |
| 88 | Brake caliper fault | 0.03% |
| 89 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.03% |
| 90 | Steering coupling worn | 0.03% |
| 91 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.03% |
| 92 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.03% |
| 93 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.03% |
| 94 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.03% |
| 95 | Drag link end worn | 0.03% |
| 96 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.03% |
| 97 | Propshaft fault | 0.02% |
| 98 | Driver seat fault | 0.02% |
| 99 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.02% |
| 100 | Front passenger door fault | 0.02% |
| 101 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | 0.02% |
| 102 | Universal joint worn | 0.02% |
| 103 | Steering lock fault | 0.02% |
| 104 | Power steering pump fault | 0.02% |
| 105 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.02% |
| 106 | Axle corroded or damaged | 0.02% |
| 107 | Exhaust leak | 0.02% |
| 108 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.02% |
| 109 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | 0.02% |
| 110 | Towbar fault | 0.02% |
| 111 | Body security fault | 0.02% |
| 112 | Driver door fault | 0.02% |
| 113 | Brake valve fault | 0.02% |
| 114 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.02% |
| 115 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 116 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.01% |
| 117 | Loading door damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 118 | Speedometer fault | 0.01% |
| 119 | CV joint worn | 0.01% |
| 120 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.01% |
| 121 | Transmission oil leak | 0.01% |
| 122 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.01% |
| 123 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 124 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 125 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 126 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 127 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 128 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 129 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 130 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 132 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 133 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Suspension unit fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 137 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 140 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 142 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 144 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 145 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 146 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 149 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 151 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 152 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 156 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 158 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 159 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 161 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 164 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 165 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 166 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 167 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 168 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 169 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 170 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 172 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 173 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 174 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 175 | Step damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 176 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 177 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 178 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 179 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 180 | Headlamp washer not working | <0.01% |
| 181 | Seat belt load limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 182 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 183 | Suspension air bellows damaged | <0.01% |
| 184 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 185 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 186 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 187 | Spring saddle corroded | <0.01% |
| 188 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 189 | Air suspension levelling valve fault | <0.01% |
| 190 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 191 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 192 | Cab corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 193 | Chain drive fault | <0.01% |
| 194 | Steering head bearings worn | <0.01% |
Showing all 194 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Peugeot Partner MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Peugeot Partner, 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 Partner problems?
Based on analysis of 1.8M Peugeot Partner MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 45 identified common problems across 3 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Number plate lamp not working". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Peugeot Partner generation has the most problems?
The Peugeot Partner Mk2 (2008-2018) (2008–2018) has the highest number of identified common problems (46). 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 Partner?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Peugeot Partner owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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