What are the common problems with the 3-5 year old Peugeot Boxer?

The top failure areas for the 3-5-year-old Peugeot Boxer are: Lamps & Electrics (6.5% risk), Brakes (5.1% risk), Visibility (3.5% risk).

Peugeot Boxer MOT Failure Rate — 3-5 Years Old

Q: Is a 3-5 year old Peugeot Boxer reliable?

Based on 130,706 MOT tests, 3-5-year-old Peugeot Boxer has a 27.1% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

27.1%

MOT failure rate for 3-5-year-old Peugeot Boxer vehicles

Based on 130,706 MOT tests

0.9pp below the UK average (28%)

Peugeot Boxer in this age bracket has a 27.1% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: lamps & electrics and brakes.

Component Risk Breakdown (3-5 Years)

Which parts of a 3-5-year-old Peugeot Boxer are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 6.5%

Brakes 5.1%

Visibility 3.5%

Tyres 1.8%

Suspension 1.5%

Body & Chassis 1.0%

Steering 0.5%

How Does This Compare?

Peugeot Boxer MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	21.1%	36,146	Lamps & Electrics
3-5 years	27.1%	130,706	Lamps & Electrics
6-10 years	29.3%	148,421	Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years	28.8%	60,041	Lamps & Electrics
15+ years	38.4%	85,800	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 3-5 year old Peugeot Boxer reliable?

3-5-year-old Peugeot Boxer vehicles have a 27.1% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 3-5 year old Peugeot Boxer?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 6.5% failure risk
Brakes — 5.1% failure risk
Visibility — 3.5% failure risk

How can I prepare my Peugeot Boxer for its MOT?

For a 3-5-year-old Peugeot Boxer, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Peugeot Boxer Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 3-5-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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