Model reliability

Peugeot Bipper reliability

The Peugeot Bipper fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 44.5% of 11,827 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.

6 to 10 years old

40.6% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 10,307 MOT tests of Peugeot Bippers this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 5× as oftenSprings11.7% vs 2.4%Fix about £150

Fails 10× as oftenShock absorbers7.8% vs 0.8%Fix about £200

Fails 57% more oftenTyre condition5.5% vs 3.5%Fix about £90

Fails 3× as oftenPosition lamps5.2% vs 1.5%Fix about £30

Advised 38% more oftenTyre tread depth24.5% vs 17.8%Fix about £90

Advised 5× as oftenFluid leaks10.7% vs 2.2%

Advised 3× as oftenShock absorbers8.3% vs 3%Fix about £200

Advised 3× as oftenRegistration plate lamp(s)7.2% vs 2.1%Fix about £30

Over 10 years old

44.5% failed their MOT

About average

From 11,827 MOT tests of Peugeot Bippers this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 2× as oftenSprings9% vs 4.1%Fix about £150

Fails 43% more oftenPosition lamps7.6% vs 5.3%Fix about £30

Fails 4× as oftenShock absorbers7.3% vs 1.8%Fix about £200

Fails 80% more oftenWashers6.3% vs 3.5%

Advised 37% more oftenFluid leaks13.8% vs 10.1%

Advised 2× as oftenShock absorbers10.4% vs 5%Fix about £200

Advised 65% more oftenRegistration plate lamp(s)8.6% vs 5.2%Fix about £30

Advised 3× as oftenCondition of glass8.4% vs 3.2%

Safety recalls

5 DVSA recalls for the Peugeot Bipper

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2013/1074 Oct 2013Built 2008–2010Inability to change gear

Over time partial wear of the gearbox control harnesses may occur due to contact with surrounding components. Gear selection may be affected as a result of electrical faults in some rare cases including the lighting of the warning lamp on the instrument panel and the driveability of the vehicle may be compromised.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the condition of the gearbox control harness and where necessary fit additional protection.

Recalled models: BIPPER · 428 vehicles

R/2013/00316 Jan 2013Built 2012Braking assistance may be reduced

One of the vacuum hose unions in the braking system may not be to specification. This could cause a reduction in braking assistance.

Fix: Check and if necessary replace the hose.

Recalled models: BIPPER · 78 vehicles

R/2012/13513 Nov 2012Built 2010Engine may fail

It is possible that the con-rod bearing shells will not conform to manufacturer specification. This could lead to premature deterioration of the shells and in time cause the engine to fail.

Fix: To replace the con-rod bearing shells

Recalled models: BIPPER · 1,851 vehicles

R/2012/09822 Oct 2012Built 2009–2010Rear cross member may crack

Over a period of time a small crack can appear on the rear axle cross member particularly under conditions of repeated maximum suspension travel. The small crack could increase in size and eventually lead to the rear wheel rubbing on the wheel arch.

Fix: Replace the rear axle cross member and suspension bump stops.

Recalled models: BIPPER · 6,192 vehicles

R/2010/1864 Nov 2010Built 2010Engine may fail

There may be a fault in the machining of the crankshaft that could lead to a lubrication problem which overtime could lead to the engine seizing.

Fix: The recalled vehicles will have the engine replaced.

Recalled models: BIPPER · 132 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Peugeot Bipper before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Peugeot Bipper reliability

5 DVSA recalls for the Peugeot Bipper

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