2021 Peugeot Boxer 335 Pro L2H2 Bhdi — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 437 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Peugeot Boxer 335 Pro L2H2 Bhdi, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 89.9% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 13.6% in the 60-90k group versus 5.1% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.9% | 30 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.1% | 18 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.9% | 17 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.8% | 8 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.6% | 7 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.6% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 21 |
| 2 | Wipers | 15 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 7 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 6 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 6 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 6 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 8.9% | 39 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.1% | 31 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.8% | 21 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.8% | 21 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.9% | 17 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.1% | 9 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 176 | 5.1% |
| 30-60k | 185 | 13.5% |
| 60-90k | 66 | 13.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 46 | 4.3% |
| 2023 | 43 | 7.0% |
| 2024 | 158 | 9.5% |
| 2025 | 185 | 13.0% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Boxer 335 Pro L2H2 Bhdi
Before buying a 2021 Peugeot Boxer 335 Pro L2H2 Bhdi, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 6.9% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (6.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (3.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2021 Peugeot Boxer 335 Pro L2H2 Bhdis pass their MOT?
89.9% of the 437 2021 Peugeot Boxer 335 Pro L2H2 Bhdi MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Peugeot Boxer 335 Pro L2H2 Bhdi?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.9% of tests, followed by brakes (4.1%).
Does the 2021 Boxer 335 Pro L2H2 Bhdi get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.1% in the 0-30k band to 13.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 437 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.