2014 Peugeot RCZ · 5,650 MOT tests
2014 Peugeot RCZ reliability
2014 Peugeot RCZs fail 27.1% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 RCZ years (5,650 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot RCZs: 33%)
- 27.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot RCZs: 33%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 55,189
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,650
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 3.5% of tests fail here (77% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 8% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Peugeot RCZ
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.2%
- Suspension7.8%
- Tyres5.7%
- Brakes4.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.5%
- Body, chassis and structure2.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.08%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.96%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 1.96%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Stop lamp not working 1.91%
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 1.75%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.58%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.35%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.85%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.19%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.97%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.9%)
Is a 2014 Peugeot RCZ reliable?
2014 Peugeot RCZs fail 27.1% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 RCZ years (5,650 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Peugeot RCZ MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.08% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.96% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (1.96% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Peugeot RCZ have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Peugeot RCZ shows 55,189 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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