2021 Peugeot Rifter MOT pass rate: 88.5% (2,017 tests)
Is the 2021 Rifter getting worse?
Pass rate of 2021-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 92.5% +1.8 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 84.7% -5.5 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 2021 Rifter
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 182 | 45.6% |
| 2 | Tyres | 79 | 19.8% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 60 | 15.0% |
| 4 | Brakes | 44 | 11.0% |
| 5 | Body, chassis, structure | 15 | 3.8% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 10 | 2.5% |
All Rifter years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9,813 | 86.8% | -1.6 pts | 28,896 |
| 2020 | 7,429 | 87.3% | -2.6 pts | 19,635 |
| 2021 (this page) | 2,017 | 88.5% | -1.9 pts | 15,400 |
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FAQs
Is a 2021 Peugeot Rifter reliable?
2021-registered examples passed 88.5% of their MOT tests (2,017 tests, 2023–2025), -1.9 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 5 years old with a median 15,400 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2021 Rifter?
The median tested example shows 15,400 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.
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.