2010 Peugeot Rcz MOT pass rate: 66.3% (4,378 tests)
Is the 2010 Rcz getting worse?
Pass rate of 2010-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67.4% -0.6 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 67.7% +0.7 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 63.4% -3.5 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 2010 Rcz
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 854 | 21.9% |
| 2 | Suspension | 822 | 21.0% |
| 3 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 580 | 14.8% |
| 4 | Brakes | 438 | 11.2% |
| 5 | Tyres | 427 | 10.9% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 413 | 10.6% |
All Rcz years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 (this page) | 4,378 | 66.3% | -1.1 pts | 79,978 |
| 2011 | 7,169 | 67.9% | -1.3 pts | 77,256 |
| 2012 | 5,733 | 69.8% | -1.4 pts | 71,119 |
| 2013 | 6,137 | 71.3% | -2.1 pts | 66,582 |
| 2014 | 4,693 | 75.3% | -0.6 pts | 58,733 |
| 2015 | 3,200 | 79.4% | +0.6 pts | 50,170 |
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FAQs
Is a 2010 Peugeot Rcz reliable?
2010-registered examples passed 66.3% of their MOT tests (4,378 tests, 2023–2025), -1.1 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 16 years old with a median 79,978 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2010 Rcz?
The median tested example shows 79,978 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 2010 Rcz?
In this cohort petrols pass 67.8% of tests against 62.2% 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.