2012 Peugeot RCZ · 7,060 MOT tests
2012 Peugeot RCZ reliability
2012 Peugeot RCZs fail 34.6% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 RCZ years (7,060 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot RCZs: 33%)
- 34.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot RCZs: 33%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 68,350
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,060
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 5% of tests fail here (77% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 31% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Peugeot RCZ
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.8%
- Suspension11.4%
- Tyres7%
- Brakes5.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5%
- Body, chassis and structure5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.01%
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 3.5%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.73%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 2.59%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.08%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.86%
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 (15.68%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.52%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.21%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.15%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.71%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.25%)
Is a 2012 Peugeot RCZ reliable?
2012 Peugeot RCZs fail 34.6% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 RCZ years (7,060 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Peugeot RCZ MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.01% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (3.5% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Peugeot RCZ have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Peugeot RCZ shows 68,350 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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