Peugeot RCZ, Buying guide, MOT record, UK numbers and recalls
9,341 Peugeot RCZ cars are licensed in the UK. In 2025 they passed 63.2% of initial MOT tests, 9.1 points below the 72.3% UK average.
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Peugeot RCZ at the MOT
63.2% of 10,309 initial tests passed in 2025, ranking the RCZ 456th of 575 models. Peugeot RCZ cars aged 6 to 10 years passed 70.5% of MOT tests in 2025; for examples aged 11 years and over that fell to 61.3%.
First-time pass rate, 2025
Share of initial tests passed, retests excluded.
Pass rate by age at test
Peugeot RCZ tests in 2025.
Where RCZ cars fail
Share of all failure items recorded on Peugeot RCZ tests in 2025.
The items testers recorded most often were coil spring fractured or broken (11.8%), joints constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.6%) and stop lamp not working (5.1%).
The MOT page lists every common RCZ MOT failure. For one car's own results and advisories, run a free MOT history check.
What to look at on a viewing
The RCZ's most common failure areas, and what a tester checks in each.
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Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
Walk round with every light on: headlights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp. Check no warning lights stay on after starting.28.6% of RCZ failure items
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Suspension
Listen for knocks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for leaking shock absorbers and split rubber gaiters.20.2% of RCZ failure items
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Noise, emissions and leaks
Listen for a blowing exhaust, watch for smoke on start-up and look under the car for oil or fluid leaks.12.1% of RCZ failure items
Peugeot RCZ cars in the UK
9,341 were licensed at the end of June 2026. The number licensed has fallen 16% since the end of 2014, and 23% from its peak of 12,169 at the end of 2016.
- Change since 2014
- −16%from 11,143 licensed
- Typical year of first use
- 2012half of those licensed at the end of 2025 were first used in 2012 or earlier
- Declared off the road
- 1,31612% of those registered, under SORN
Licensed Peugeot RCZ cars since 2014
Licensed at each year end and in the latest quarter.
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| Date | Licensed |
|---|---|
| End of 2014 | 11,143 |
| End of 2015 | 12,106 |
| End of 2016 | 12,169 |
| End of 2017 | 12,148 |
| End of 2018 | 12,002 |
| End of 2019 | 11,960 |
| End of 2020 | 11,714 |
| End of 2021 | 11,407 |
| End of 2022 | 11,196 |
| End of 2023 | 10,776 |
| End of 2024 | 10,285 |
| End of 2025 | 9,670 |
| End of June 2026 | 9,341 |
How old they are
Licensed Peugeot RCZ cars by year of first use.
- Licensed at the end of 2025
- First registered that year
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| First used | Licensed, end 2025 | First registered that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 241 | 270 |
| 2015 | 1,030 | 1,204 |
| 2014 | 1,475 | |
| 2013 | 1,911 | |
| 2012 | 1,715 | |
| 2011 | 2,047 | |
| 2010 | 1,190 |
1,030 RCZ cars first used in 2015 were still licensed at the end of 2025, roughly 86% of the 1,204 first registered that year.
RCZ engines and fuel
1.6 litre engines made up 64% of Peugeot RCZ MOT tests in 2025, followed by 2.0 litre at 36%. Petrol accounts for 63% of licensed RCZ cars and diesel for 37%.
Engine size at MOT, 2025
Share of 10,309 initial MOT tests in 2025.
Fuel type, licensed RCZ cars
DfT licensing statistics, June 2026.
| Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 5,869 | 63% |
| Diesel | 3,472 | 37% |
Peugeot RCZ recalls
3 DVSA safety recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026 name the Peugeot RCZ. Each covers vehicles built in a set period, so a recall does not mean every RCZ is affected.
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Dec 2015 R/2015/241
Fuel may leak
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
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Feb 2011 R/2011/017
Fuel may leak
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- 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.
- Remedy
- The manufacturer has requested that some protection be added to the pipe to ensure its long-term resistance to wear.
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Jun 2010 R/2010/064
Loss of braking efficiency
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- 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.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace both the front brake flexi hoses.
Other Peugeot models
The most-tested Peugeot models in 2025, against the RCZ's 63.2% MOT pass rate.
Peugeot RCZ FAQs
How many Peugeot RCZ cars are there in the UK?
9,341 Peugeot RCZ cars were licensed in the UK at the end of June 2026, with a further 1,316 declared off the road (SORN), according to DfT vehicle licensing statistics.
Is the Peugeot RCZ reliable?
MOT data does not measure reliability. It records whether a car met the roadworthiness standard on the day of its test. What it does show is a 63.2% first-time pass rate for the Peugeot RCZ across 10,309 tests in 2025, below the 72.3% average for all cars.
Has the Peugeot RCZ had any recalls?
3 DVSA safety recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026 name the Peugeot RCZ. The most recent was published in December 2015. A recall applies to vehicles built in a set period, so check a specific car on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker.
What should I check before buying a used Peugeot RCZ?
On the car itself, start with the areas it most often fails on: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension and noise, emissions and leaks. Then check the individual car's own records. Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and police stolen markers are not part of the MOT record, so they take a history check.
How do I check a Peugeot RCZ's history?
Enter the registration of the specific car. A Carpeep car history check reports outstanding finance, write-off category, stolen markers, mileage history, previous keepers, MOT and tax status, import and export markers and scrapped status in one £15 report.
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Across the 1,548 vehicles of every make Carpeep has checked since November 2025, 19% had outstanding finance recorded and 13% an insurance write-off. More on the Peugeot history check. To confirm a car's identity, see the Peugeot VIN check.
- Outstanding finance
- Write-off records
- Stolen markers
- Mileage history
- Previous keepers
MOT figures are aggregated from the DVSA MOT Anonymised data set for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, retests excluded), which also gives the engine sizes. Licensed, SORN, fuel and registration figures are from the Department for Transport vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0120, VEH0124, VEH0160). Recalls are from the DVSA vehicle recalls data, with recalls launched up to October 2026. Government data is used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. MOT results describe roadworthiness at test, not mechanical reliability. History-check findings are anonymous counts from reports bought on Carpeep, each vehicle counted once, and are published only where at least 100 vehicles returned an answer.