Car statistics
How many Peugeot Rifters are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 9,697 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 18,051 Peugeot Rifters licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 168 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2018.
Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 472 |
| 2019 | 3,558 |
| 2020 | 5,861 |
| 2021 | 7,698 |
| 2022 | 9,144 |
| 2023 | 11,266 |
| 2024 | 13,864 |
| 2025 | 17,439 |
| 2026 | 18,051 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 80.7% of Peugeot Rifter MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Peugeot Rifters tested pass 86.2% of the time, so the Peugeot Rifter does worse than average for its age, by 5.5 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 80.7%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Peugeot Rifter | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 85.8% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 78.1% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 81.6% | 83.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Visibility is the most common reason a Peugeot Rifter fails its MOT, appearing on 40.4% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 3.7% of Peugeot Rifter tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 40.4% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 31.1% |
| Tyres | 18.6% |
| Brakes | 13.7% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.1% |
| Suspension | 5.2% |
| Steering | 1.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Peugeot Rifter failed its MOT in 2025 was “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively”, on 31.3% of 1,873 failed tests. 37.4% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 31.3% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.9% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 8.1% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 7.2% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 6.1% |
| Headlamp aim: too high Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.9% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 5.8% |
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 5.2% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.1% |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 14.2% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 10.2% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 8.2% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 7.7% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 2.0% |
| Individual direction indicators: slightly discoloured Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1.9% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 1.7% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 1.6% |
| Tyres: cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 1.2% |
| Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Non-component advisories | 1.2% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
4 years of the Peugeot Rifter, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2019 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (82.5% passed first time) and the 2021 cars worst (75.2%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,214 | 3,069 | 82.5% |
| 2020 | 2,510 | 2,279 | 79.7% |
| 2021 | 1,776 | 1,702 | 75.2% |
| 2022 | 1,533 | 1,460 | 85.4% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered. Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Peugeot Rifter covers 7,168 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 6,513 |
| 6–7 years | 7,936 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Peugeot Rifters for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 3,856 in 2025. In 2025, 3,856 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 0 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 0 |
| ’16 | 0 |
| ’17 | 0 |
| ’18 | 479 |
| ’19 | 3,235 |
| ’20 | 2,376 |
| ’21 | 1,411 |
| ’22 | 1,535 |
| ’23 | 2,256 |
| ’24 | 2,998 |
| ’25 | 3,856 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 17,668 Peugeot Rifters licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 61.0% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc, and 20.3% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc. The share with an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc has fallen from 53.6% in 2018 to 20.3%. Diesels made up 98.4% of those licensed in 2018 and 81.4% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 10,786 licensed | 61.0% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 3,587 licensed | 20.3% |
| No engine (electric) 1,751 licensed | 9.9% |
| 1,201cc to 1,300cc 999 licensed | 5.7% |
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 541 licensed | 3.1% |
| Other sizes 4 licensed | 0.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,401–1,500cc | Diesel | 10,783 | 61.0% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 3,584 | 20.3% |
| Electric | Electric | 1,751 | 9.9% |
| 1,201–1,300cc | Petrol | 990 | 5.6% |
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 541 | 3.1% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,401–1,500cc | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,201–1,300cc | 1,101–1,200cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | – | – | – |
| 2015 | – | – | – | – |
| 2016 | – | – | – | – |
| 2017 | – | – | – | – |
| 2018 | 44.7% | 53.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 48.3% | 41.9% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 51.6% | 43.3% | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 40.8% | 46.4% | 12.3% | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 42.2% | 39.8% | 10.9% | 5.7% |
| 2023 | 51.6% | 32.2% | 8.8% | 4.8% |
| 2024 | 58.8% | 25.7% | 7.0% | 3.9% |
| 2025 | 61.0% | 20.3% | 5.7% | 3.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Diesel | Electric | Petrol |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | – | – |
| 2015 | – | – | – |
| 2016 | – | – | – |
| 2017 | – | – | – |
| 2018 | 98.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 90.1% | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| 2020 | 94.8% | 0.0% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | 87.2% | 0.1% | 12.6% |
| 2022 | 82.1% | 1.3% | 16.6% |
| 2023 | 83.8% | 2.6% | 13.6% |
| 2024 | 84.5% | 4.6% | 10.9% |
| 2025 | 81.4% | 9.9% | 8.7% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Peugeot Rifter from 2018 to 2023. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2023), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 36.8 to 57.4 mpg, with CO2 of 129 to 173 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 48.7 to 68.9 mpg, with CO2 of 109 to 132 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 petrol | 36.8–45.8 | 140–173 | 2019–2023 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 4 |
| 1.5 diesel | 45.1–57.4 | 129–164 | 2019–2023 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 9 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 petrol | 48.7–51.4 | 126–132 | 2018 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 2 |
| 1.5 diesel | 61.4–68.9 | 109–120 | 2018 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 7 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 18 safety recalls for the Peugeot Rifter since 1992, the first in 2019. The most recent was launched on 19 August 2026.
All 18 Peugeot Rifter recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Peugeot Rifter. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot Rifter | 18,051 | +21.0% | 168 | 258 | Diesel |
| Peugeot 208 | 254,241 | +3.4% | 6,151 | 27 | Petrol |
| Peugeot 2008 | 201,583 | +10.9% | 2,940 | 40 | Petrol |
| Peugeot 3008 | 175,096 | +5.9% | 5,486 | 45 | Diesel |
| Peugeot 308 | 124,657 | −7.0% | 9,469 | 77 | Diesel |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 18,219 Rifter records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 9,697 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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