Peugeot Partner
From 244,013 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Partners fare better: 2021 models pass at 76.6% vs 60.4% for 2001.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 9,718 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 lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9,718 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 9,453 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 8,395 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 7,390 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7,128 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 6,714 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6,611 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 5,302 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4,685 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4,409 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 21.6% of Partner failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 19.9% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £94.
The warranty question
A 3-year-old Partner passes its MOT 80.5% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 70.1%, a 10.4 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. At 10 years it's down to 66.1%. With an average repair bill of £94 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a Partner that's past its third birthday.
Fuel type matters
Electric versions pass at 84.5% while Diesel versions pass at 69.6%, a 15 percentage point gap.
Peugeot Partner on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 8,758 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 7,635 newly registered, a net loss of 1,123.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 164,730 | 15,129 | +558 | -2,010 | -1,452 |
| 2025 Q2 | 166,361 | 14,950 | +1,955 | -2,292 | -337 |
| 2025 Q1 | 166,617 | 15,031 | +1,572 | -2,409 | -837 |
| 2024 Q4 | 167,779 | 14,706 | +3,550 | -2,047 | +1,503 |
| 2024 Q3 | 167,051 | 13,931 | +3,524 | -2,546 | +978 |
| 2024 Q2 | 166,473 | 13,531 | +3,385 | -1,910 | +1,475 |
| 2024 Q1 | 165,093 | 13,436 | +2,263 | -2,100 | +163 |
| 2023 Q4 | 165,374 | 12,992 | +1,708 | -2,065 | -357 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partner Professional L1 Bhdi | Diesel | 22,767 | 19% |
| Partner Profession L1 Blue Hdi | Diesel | 16,218 | 14% |
| Partner 850 S L1 Hdi | Diesel | 10,742 | 9% |
| Partner Professionl Prem+ Bhdi | Diesel | 10,023 | 8% |
| Partner Professional L2 Bhdi | Diesel | 8,015 | 7% |
| Partner Professional Prem Bhdi | Diesel | 6,735 | 6% |
| Partner 750 S L2 Hdi | Diesel | 5,901 | 5% |
| Partner 850 Profession L1 Hdi | Diesel | 4,387 | 4% |
| Partner 625 Profession L1 Hdi | Diesel | 3,765 | 3% |
| Partner 850 S Hdi 90 | Diesel | 3,666 | 3% |
| Partner Tepee Outdoor Hdi | Diesel | 3,572 | 3% |
| Partner 625 S L1 Hdi | Diesel | 3,486 | 3% |
| Partner 850 Professional Hdi | Diesel | 2,883 | 2% |
| Partner S L2 Blue Hdi | Diesel | 2,870 | 2% |
| Partner Crc Hdi | Diesel | 2,865 | 2% |
| Partner Se L1 Blue Hdi | Diesel | 2,821 | 2% |
| Partner S L2 Bluehdi | Battery Electric | 2,585 | 2% |
| Partner 625 Professional Hdi | Diesel | 2,248 | 2% |
| Partner S | Petrol | 1,892 | 2% |
| Partner Combi | Petrol | 1,684 | 1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 76.6% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 80.5% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 77.8% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2018 | 72.3% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
20 earlier years
| 2017 | 70.2% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
| 2016 | 70.1% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2015 | 70.6% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2014 | 68.1% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2013 | 66.1% | 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 | 69.1% | 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 |
| 2011 | 64.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2010 | 64.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2009 | 64.2% | 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 |
| 2008 | 62.9% | 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 | 63.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2006 | 63.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2005 | 60.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2004 | 62.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2003 | 62.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2002 | 63% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2001 | 60.4% | 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 |
| 2000 | 62.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 1999 | 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 1998 | 52.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Partners tested had between 74,551 and 120,074 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 96,417 median miles, the Partner has 0.031 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Peugeot models
| Peugeot 208 | 75.2% |
| Peugeot 3008 | 76.5% |
| Peugeot 308 | 71.6% |
| Peugeot 207 | 63.1% |
| Peugeot Boxer | 74.7% |
Common questions
What is the Peugeot Partner MOT pass rate?
The Peugeot Partner has a 69.9% MOT pass rate based on 244,013 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Peugeot Partner?
The most common MOT failure on the Peugeot Partner is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 9,718 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Peugeot Partners are on UK roads?
There are 164,730 Peugeot Partners currently licensed on UK roads, with 15,129 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Peugeot Partner at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Peugeot Partner is 96,417 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 74,551 and 120,074 miles.
Buying a used Partner?
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 69.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £94 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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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.