Peugeot RCZ MOT Results

Registered in 2011
63.2% pass rate
from 2,704 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 2011 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Peugeot RCZ is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension (38% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 12% fail on Springs (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 12% fail on Coil springs (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 12% fail on Coil spring (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms (37% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.92% fail on Pins and bushes (42% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (33% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (62% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.037% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.33% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.074% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.074% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.11% fail on Wheel bearings (75% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.037% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.037% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps (51% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp (61% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.037% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp (46% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (57% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Direction indicators (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Flashing type (83% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Individual direction indicators (86% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.074% fail on Switch
    • 0.074% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.074% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.037% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.037% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.037% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Spark ignition (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.037% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.037% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.7% fail on Compression ignition (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.037% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.037% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.037% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.037% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.48% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.037% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.037% fail on Undertray
  • 5.0% fail on Brakes (27% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.7% fail on Brake performance (47% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Service brake performance (38% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Rbt (44% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.074% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.074% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.037% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.037% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.63% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (54% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt (sp) (51% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.074% fail on Parking brake performance (87% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Rbt (87% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.074% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.70% fail on Anti-lock braking system (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.037% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.074% fail on Pedal
      • 0.037% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.074% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.074% fail on Lever
    • 0.074% fail on Rigid brake pipes (87% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.037% fail on Leaks
    • 0.037% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.037% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Exhaust system (85% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.074% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.074% fail on Body
      • 0.074% fail on Other body component
    • 0.074% fail on Seats
      • 0.037% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.037% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.037% fail on Chassis
      • 0.037% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.037% fail on Undertray
  • 0.85% fail on Steering (54% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Steering linkage components (57% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Track rod end (54% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Operation
    • 0.074% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.074% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.67% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.67% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.67% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.52% fail on Attachment
    • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.33% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (56% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment
      • 0.037% fail on Requirements
    • 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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