2012 Peugeot Rcz MOT pass rate: 69.8% (5,733 tests)
Is the 2012 Rcz getting worse?
Pass rate of 2012-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 69.7% -2.7 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 70.7% -0.3 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 69.0% -1.3 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 2012 Rcz
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 978 | 23.1% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 928 | 21.9% |
| 3 | Tyres | 554 | 13.1% |
| 4 | Brakes | 537 | 12.7% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 484 | 11.4% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 306 | 7.2% |
All Rcz years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,378 | 66.3% | -1.1 pts | 79,978 |
| 2011 | 7,169 | 67.9% | -1.3 pts | 77,256 |
| 2012 (this page) | 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 2012 Peugeot Rcz reliable?
2012-registered examples passed 69.8% of their MOT tests (5,733 tests, 2023–2025), -1.4 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 14 years old with a median 71,119 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2012 Rcz?
The median tested example shows 71,119 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 2012 Rcz?
In this cohort petrols pass 71.6% of tests against 66.6% 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.