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PEUGEOT RIFTER (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 1,428 real MOT tests in 2024.

MOT Pass Rate

92%

Total Tests (2024)

1,428

Avg Mileage

17,183 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,350

Is the 2021 PEUGEOT RIFTER reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 10 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the PEUGEOT brand average of 83%.

At 3 years old, 92% of PEUGEOT RIFTERs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 1,428 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 17,183 miles.

How does the 2021 PEUGEOT RIFTER compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars1883th out of 3,373(top 56%)
Rank among all PEUGEOT models167th out of 726(top 23%)
vs national average+10% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average+0% (92% avg)
vs PEUGEOT average+9% (83% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 PEUGEOT RIFTER has 17,183 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

How much does a 2021 PEUGEOT RIFTER cost to run?

Fuel (Diesel, 1498cc)
£905
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,350
Per month£113/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

PEUGEOT RIFTER by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202296%4914,759 mi
202192%1,42817,183 mi
202088%3,89025,401 mi
201988%5,54734,343 mi
201889%76441,235 mi

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About the 2021 PEUGEOT RIFTER

The 2021 PEUGEOT RIFTER is a small family car with a 1498cc diesel engine. 1,428 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. Among all cars from 2021, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model falls short of that benchmark.

With an average of 17,183 miles at 3 years old, PEUGEOT RIFTER owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2021 PEUGEOT RIFTER Fuel Costs

The 1498cc diesel engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 55 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £905 per year at current diesel prices of 148p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 PEUGEOT RIFTER?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,350 113/month), broken down as £905 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 92% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

PEUGEOT RIFTER Reliability Trend

The PEUGEOT RIFTER has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2021 PEUGEOT RIFTER

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet.

Alternatives to the 2021 PEUGEOT RIFTER

The PEUGEOT RIFTER is actually the most reliable option among similar diesel small family cars from this era. Here are comparable diesel cars with similar engines: