MOT reliability

Peugeot Elystar

Q: Is the Peugeot Elystar reliable?

Across 647 Peugeot Elystar vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Peugeot Elystar?

The typical Peugeot Elystar in our data has covered around 15,959 miles.

647 vehicles · 3,600 completed MOT tests analysed

80%

MOT pass rate

Based on 647 Peugeot Elystar vehicles and 3,600 completed MOT tests, the Peugeot Elystar has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,959 miles.

647

Vehicles

3,600

MOT tests

2,341

Avg miles / year

0.8

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Peugeot Elystar problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Peugeot Elystar MOT tests:

Other92%
Steering15%
Brakes5%
Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Lamps & electrical1%
Body & structure1%
Seatbelts & equipment0%
Identification & plates0%

Peugeot Elystar pass rate by age

How the Peugeot Elystar's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	2	100%
2	17	82%
3	498	84%
4	526	84%
5	492	82%
6	403	80%
7	349	79%
8	298	78%
9	251	73%
10	179	78%
11	151	79%
12	117	76%
13	85	87%
14	54	81%
15	52	75%
16	34	82%
17	28	86%
18	20	75%
19	16	69%
20	13	77%

Fuel types: Petrol (647)

Most common Peugeot Elystar MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Peugeot Elystar MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (145 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (138 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (113 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (102 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (87 times)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (71 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (63 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (62 times)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (60 times)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (58 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (50 times)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (46 times)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (44 times)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (43 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (43 times)

Peugeot Elystar pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2012	1	1	100%	4,506
2010	1	8	75%	—
2009	2	21	76%	21,801
2008	5	33	76%	10,779
2007	25	115	81%	15,028
2006	23	120	83%	16,303
2005	67	483	80%	15,172
2004	157	840	79%	15,694
2003	242	1,320	81%	16,253
2002	124	659	80%	16,494

Peugeot Elystar reliability FAQ

Across 647 Peugeot Elystar vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Peugeot Elystar MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Peugeot Elystar in our data has covered around 15,959 miles.

Compare the Peugeot Elystar

See how the Peugeot Elystar stacks up against other Peugeot models on MOT reliability:

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