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MOT reliability

Peugeot Zenith

859 vehicles · 4,025 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate

Based on 859 Peugeot Zenith vehicles and 4,025 completed MOT tests, the Peugeot Zenith has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,666 miles.

859
Vehicles
4,025
MOT tests
1,769
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Peugeot Zenith problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Peugeot Zenith MOT tests:

  • Other98%
  • Steering12%
  • Brakes6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Lamps & electrical1%
  • Body & structure1%
  • Visibility0%

Peugeot Zenith pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3989%
41688%
54685%
615376%
734875%
852375%
951777%
1046477%
1139374%
1232077%
1325776%
1421173%
1518071%
1614074%
1710975%
187683%
196273%
203982%

Fuel types: Petrol (859)

Most common Peugeot Zenith MOT faults

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

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (126 times)
  2. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (109 times)
  3. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (90 times)
  4. Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (84 times)
  5. Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (81 times)
  6. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (78 times)
  7. Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (74 times)
  8. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (66 times)
  9. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (65 times)
  10. Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) (63 times)
  11. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (59 times)
  12. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (56 times)
  13. Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (56 times)
  14. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (50 times)
  15. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (50 times)

Peugeot Zenith pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2008 2 13 62% 4,479
2003 6 43 86% 10,423
2002 8 59 83% 10,972
2001 16 96 75% 13,823
2000 79 373 78% 13,403
1999 222 1,077 76% 15,321
1998 295 1,340 75% 18,330
1997 161 696 74% 17,354
1996 62 293 77% 18,031
1995 8 35 89% 19,824

Peugeot Zenith reliability FAQ

Across 859 Peugeot Zenith vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Peugeot Zenith MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2); Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a).

The typical Peugeot Zenith in our data has covered around 16,666 miles.

Compare the Peugeot Zenith

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