2011 Peugeot RCZ · 8,751 MOT tests
2011 Peugeot RCZ reliability
2011 Peugeot RCZs fail 37.1% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 RCZ years (8,751 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot RCZs: 33%)
- 37.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot RCZs: 33%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 74,668
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,751
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- 2012 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 8% of tests fail here (134% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 34% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Peugeot RCZ
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.3%
- Suspension14.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8%
- Tyres7.1%
- Brakes6.3%
- Body, chassis and structure5.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.58%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.21%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 2.91%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.86%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.86%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.26%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.53%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.05%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.09%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.56%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.1%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.94%)
Is a 2011 Peugeot RCZ reliable?
2011 Peugeot RCZs fail 37.1% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 RCZ years (8,751 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Peugeot RCZ MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.58% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.21% of tests), stop lamp not working (2.91% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Peugeot RCZ have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Peugeot RCZ shows 74,668 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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