Peugeot Expert
From 80,076 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Experts fare better: 2021 models pass at 79.4% vs 63.4% for 2003.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 4,545 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4,545 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3,222 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2,801 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 2,182 |
| 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 | 1,701 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1,622 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1,614 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1,519 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,483 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 1,464 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 34.8% of Expert failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 14.5% 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 £112.
The warranty question
A 3-year-old Expert passes its MOT 78.5% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 68.5%, a 10 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. At 10 years it's down to 65.3%. With an average repair bill of £112 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a Expert that's past its third birthday.
Peugeot Expert on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 4,216 newly registered in the past year with 3,901 leaving, a net gain of 315. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 75,718 | 7,299 | +807 | -871 | -64 |
| 2025 Q2 | 75,770 | 7,311 | +398 | -769 | -371 |
| 2025 Q1 | 76,294 | 7,158 | +1,786 | -1,197 | +589 |
| 2024 Q4 | 75,878 | 6,985 | +1,225 | -1,064 | +161 |
| 2024 Q3 | 75,856 | 6,846 | +1,362 | -945 | +417 |
| 2024 Q2 | 75,611 | 6,674 | +1,201 | -821 | +380 |
| 2024 Q1 | 75,202 | 6,703 | +2,247 | -1,082 | +1,165 |
| 2023 Q4 | 74,311 | 6,429 | +1,163 | -906 | +257 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Professional L1 Bluehdi | Diesel | 9,643 | 15% |
| Expert Pro Standard Blue Hdi | Diesel | 7,595 | 12% |
| Expert 1000 L1H1 Prof-Nal Hdi | Diesel | 4,698 | 8% |
| Expert S Standard Blue Hdi | Diesel | 4,664 | 7% |
| Expert Prof Premium L1 B-Hdi | Diesel | 4,662 | 7% |
| Expert 1200 L2H1 Hdi | Diesel | 4,478 | 7% |
| Expert Prof Premium + L1 Bhdi | Diesel | 3,878 | 6% |
| Expert Professional L2 Bluehdi | Diesel | 3,528 | 6% |
| Expert Hdi Swb | Diesel | 2,984 | 5% |
| Expert S L1 Ev | Battery Electric | 2,016 | 3% |
| Expert Professional L1 Ev | Battery Electric | 1,971 | 3% |
| Expert Prof Premium + L2 Bhdi | Diesel | 1,866 | 3% |
| Expert S L1 Bluehdi | Diesel | 1,823 | 3% |
| Expert Prof Premium L2 B-Hdi | Diesel | 1,689 | 3% |
| Expert Professional Hdi | Diesel | 1,587 | 3% |
| Expert Pro Long Blue Hdi | Diesel | 1,270 | 2% |
| Expert 1000 L1H1 Hdi | Diesel | 1,195 | 2% |
| Expert 815D | Diesel | 985 | 2% |
| Expert S L2 Bluehdi | Diesel | 943 | 2% |
| Expert Pro Compact Blue Hdi | Diesel | 882 | 1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 78.5% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 81.6% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2018 | 78.3% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
21 earlier years
| 2017 | 77.6% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
| 2016 | 68.5% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2015 | 71.3% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2014 | 70.5% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2013 | 65.3% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2012 | 67.6% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2011 | 66.2% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2010 | 63.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2009 | 64.3% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2008 | 63.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2007 | 63.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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 |
| 2006 | 59.9% | 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2005 | 60.1% | 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, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2004 | 59.6% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2003 | 63.4% | 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, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2002 | 64.9% | 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, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2001 | 62.1% | 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2000 | 69.4% | 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 1999 | 68.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 1998 | 64.5% | brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 1997 | 63.8% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Experts tested had between 83,447 and 139,378 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 112,405 median miles, the Expert has 0.026 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 Expert MOT pass rate?
The Peugeot Expert has a 70.9% MOT pass rate based on 80,076 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Peugeot Expert?
The most common MOT failure on the Peugeot Expert is a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 4,545 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Peugeot Experts are on UK roads?
There are 75,718 Peugeot Experts currently licensed on UK roads, with 7,299 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Peugeot Expert at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Peugeot Expert is 112,405 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 83,447 and 139,378 miles.
Buying a used Expert?
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 70.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £112 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 34.8% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.