Peugeot Expert Professional L1 Bluehdi
From 9,868 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Expert Professional L1 Bluehdis fare better: 2021 models pass at 81.5% vs 78.7% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a headlamp or light source missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 294 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 294 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 262 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 127 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 120 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 104 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 99 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 96 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 86 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 80 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 79 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 38.4% of failures are serious: 25.4% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 13% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £72.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 81.5% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 81.7% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 78.7% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Expert Professional L1 Bluehdis tested had between 37,333 and 70,421 miles on the clock.
At 53,855 median miles, the Expert Professional L1 Bluehdi has 0.036 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 Professional L1 Bluehdi MOT pass rate?
The Peugeot Expert Professional L1 Bluehdi has a 80.8% MOT pass rate based on 9,868 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Peugeot Expert Professional L1 Bluehdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Peugeot Expert Professional L1 Bluehdi is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 294 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Peugeot Expert Professional L1 Bluehdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Peugeot Expert Professional L1 Bluehdi is 53,855 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 37,333 and 70,421 miles.
Buying a used Expert Professional L1 Bluehdi?
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 80.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £72 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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