2013 Peugeot RCZ · 7,396 MOT tests
2013 Peugeot RCZ reliability
2013 Peugeot RCZs fail 33.1% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 RCZ years (7,396 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot RCZs: 33%)
- 33.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot RCZs: 33%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 63,417
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,396
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 3.7% of tests fail here (52% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 31% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Peugeot RCZ
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15%
- Suspension11.8%
- Tyres6.5%
- Brakes4.8%
- Body, chassis and structure3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.1%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 4.08%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.81%
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.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.64%
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 1.95%
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 (14.45%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.63%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.98%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.83%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.29%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.03%)
Is a 2013 Peugeot RCZ reliable?
2013 Peugeot RCZs fail 33.1% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 RCZ years (7,396 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Peugeot RCZ MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.1% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.08% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (2.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Peugeot RCZ have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Peugeot RCZ shows 63,417 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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