2016 Peugeot Horizon MOT pass rate: 77.6% (3,913 tests)
Is the 2016 Horizon getting worse?
Pass rate of 2016-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 80.1% -3.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 77.0% -4.2 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 75.5% -4.1 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2016 Horizon
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 542 | 24.3% |
| 2 | Body, chassis, structure | 465 | 20.8% |
| 3 | Suspension | 358 | 16.0% |
| 4 | Brakes | 273 | 12.2% |
| 5 | Tyres | 216 | 9.7% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 200 | 8.9% |
All Horizon years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2,722 | 68.4% | -4.9 pts | 52,758 |
| 2014 | 3,286 | 72.3% | -3.6 pts | 44,108 |
| 2015 | 3,585 | 76.0% | -2.8 pts | 41,501 |
| 2016 (this page) | 3,913 | 77.6% | -3.8 pts | 38,460 |
| 2017 | 4,069 | 80.6% | -3.4 pts | 33,152 |
| 2018 | 4,219 | 81.1% | -5.3 pts | 23,732 |
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FAQs
Is a 2016 Peugeot Horizon reliable?
2016-registered examples passed 77.6% of their MOT tests (3,913 tests, 2023–2025), -3.8 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 10 years old with a median 38,460 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2016 Horizon?
The median tested example shows 38,460 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2016 Horizon?
In this cohort petrols pass 80.2% of tests against 77.0% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.