Peugeot Camper
From 203 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, caused 20 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 20 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 15 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 9 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 8 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 7 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 6 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 6 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is so weakened that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 51.7% of Camper failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 9% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £183.
Typical mileage
Half of all Campers tested had between 38,839 and 104,499 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 64,681 median miles, the Camper has 0.046 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Peugeot models
| Peugeot 208 | 75.2% |
| Peugeot Partner | 69.9% |
| Peugeot 3008 | 76.5% |
| Peugeot 308 | 71.6% |
| Peugeot 207 | 63.1% |
Common questions
What is the Peugeot Camper MOT pass rate?
The Peugeot Camper has a 70.4% MOT pass rate based on 203 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Peugeot Camper?
The most common MOT failure on the Peugeot Camper is vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, which caused 20 failures. Other common issues include the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired.
What is the typical mileage of a Peugeot Camper at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Peugeot Camper is 64,681 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 38,839 and 104,499 miles.
Buying a used Camper?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 70.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £183 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 51.7% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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