Model reliability

Peugeot Rcz reliability

The Peugeot Rcz fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 38.4% of 6,254 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.

6 to 10 years old

30.6% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 5,147 MOT tests of Peugeot Rczs this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 3× as oftenSprings7.1% vs 2.4%Fix about £150

Fails 2× as oftenHeadlamp aim5.1% vs 2.5%Fix about £30

Fails 2× as oftenHeadlamps4% vs 1.7%Fix about £30

Fails 2× as oftenStop lamp3.6% vs 1.5%Fix about £30

Advised 2× as oftenFluid leaks4.4% vs 2.2%

Over 10 years old

38.4% failed their MOT

About average

From 6,254 MOT tests of Peugeot Rczs this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 3× as oftenSprings10.5% vs 4.1%Fix about £150

Fails 39% more oftenExhaust emissions7.1% vs 5.1%Fix about £150

Fails 2× as oftenTransmission5.8% vs 2.6%

Advised 34% more oftenFluid leaks13.5% vs 10.1%

Advised 6× as oftenStop lamp5.6% vs 0.9%Fix about £30

Safety recalls

3 DVSA recalls for the Peugeot Rcz

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/2015/2419 Dec 2015Built 2012–2014Fuel may leak

The fuel heating device integrated in to the diesel fuel filter cover may be defective and allow heat to build up within the electrical supply connector causing the cover to distort and air to enter the fuel circuit. This could make the vehicles difficult to start and a warning light will be illuminated on the dash board. The engine could be difficult or not possible to start. In the worst cases a diesel fuel leak could eventually appear.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel heater cover. Additionally the electrical connector will be inspected and where necessary replaced.

Recalled models: RCZ · 12,833 vehicles

R/2011/01722 Feb 2011Built 2009–2010Fuel may leak

On some 2.0 l HDI vehicles potential contact between the fuel return pipe and the diesel filter support may eventually cause the pipe to become worn through friction.

Fix: The manufacturer has requested that some protection be added to the pipe to ensure its long-term resistance to wear.

Recalled models: RCZ · 2,834 vehicles

R/2010/06415 Jun 2010Built 2009–2010Loss of braking efficiency.

Over a period of time it is possible for the front brake hoses to deteriorate through contact with other components. If left for some time it is possible that the brake hoses will leak fluid and there to be a loss of braking efficiency.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace both the front brake flexi hoses.

Recalled models: RCZ · 217 vehicles

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

Checking a Peugeot Rcz 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 Rcz reliability

3 DVSA recalls for the Peugeot Rcz

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