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PJ61 RCZ

2012 Peugeot Rcz

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,932 mi
Last recorded59,932 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot Rcz51,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 RCZ
MakePeugeot
ModelRcz
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 59,932 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 59,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 58,167 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 58,163 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 55,211 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 47,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 47,047 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 40,886 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 40,844 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 33,320 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 29,976 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 25,491 miles

Plastic sill covers present at time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2018 20,917 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 16,676 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 14,423 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 10,316 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Rcz?

Based on 169,978 MOT tests across 13,026 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
4,674
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
13,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,507
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,103
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 839
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PJ61 RCZ is a 2012 Peugeot Rcz in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot Rcz models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,719 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot Rcz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,507 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ61 RCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Rcz typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Peugeot Rcz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PJ61 RCZ is a 2012 Peugeot Rcz, first registered on 22 February 2012.

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