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Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto reliable? We analysed 603 real MOT tests across 259 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 603 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
78.8%
Typical Mileage
21,393mi
Annual Mileage
5,023mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto.

Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

82.1%
2023
81.1%
2022
76.9%
2021
74%
2020

Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3

Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,731 mi/yr
Typical
5,023 mi/yr
Average
6,551 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,522 mi/yr

Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 56 82.1% 12,068 18,876 25,276
2022 244 81.1% 13,618 21,685 31,630
2021 234 76.9% 15,636 23,474 33,410
2020 50 74.0% 13,618 19,816 31,671

How Long Does a Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto Last?

Based on 259 Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.0 years
Median
3.0 years

Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
21,393 mi
75th Percentile
31,630 mi
95th Percentile
48,693 mi
Max Recorded
89,822 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2023

82.1% MOT pass rate from 56 tests

Year to avoid
2020

74.0% MOT pass rate from 50 tests

The best year to buy a used Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.1% across 56 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 74.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto THIS CAR 78.8% 603 21,393 mi — yrs
Peugeot 206 67.7% 9,831,622 65,066 mi 28 yrs
Peugeot 307 67.5% 5,095,133 73,548 mi 25 yrs
Peugeot 207 70.9% 4,554,199 59,259 mi 20 yrs
Fiat 500 C Sport MHEV 88.4% 276 17,663 mi — yrs

Compared to the Peugeot 206 (67.7% pass rate) and the Peugeot 307 (67.5% pass rate), the Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto?

The Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.8% across 603 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto owner drives around 5,023 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto reliable?
Based on 603 MOT tests, the Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto has a 78.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto do per year?
The typical Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto does around 5,023 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto is 2023 with a 82.1% pass rate across 56 tests.