2016 Peugeot Horizon: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2016 Peugeot Horizons, from 1,319 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2016 Peugeot Horizons than on all cars registered in 2016.
- Coil springs4.1× usualPeugeot Horizon16.9% All 2016 cars4.1%
Failed outright at MOT: 3.5%, against 2.5% of all 2016 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £175–£400 (pair, one axle) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Look behind each wheel for a snapped spring coil, and listen for a clunk or twang when turning the wheel lock to lock with the car stopped.
- Drive shaft (CV) joints5.2× usualPeugeot Horizon9.9% All 2016 cars1.9%
Failed outright at MOT: 6.9%, against 1.1% of all 2016 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £60–£350 our estimateAt the viewing: Drive slowly on full steering lock in both directions and listen for clicking. Look for split rubber boots behind the front wheels.
- Exhaust system4× usualPeugeot Horizon7.9% All 2016 cars2%
Failed outright at MOT: 3.2%, against 0.5% of all 2016 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£500 (pipe or section) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for blowing or rattling from underneath at idle, and look for black soot around joints.
- Engine oil leaks2.6× usualPeugeot Horizon7.4% All 2016 cars2.8%
Failed outright at MOT: 0.4%, against 0.1% of all 2016 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £80–£600 our estimateAt the viewing: Look under the engine and where the car is usually parked for fresh oil. Ask whether the leak has been looked at.
- Sidelights3.9× usualPeugeot Horizon5.5% All 2016 cars1.4%
Failed outright at MOT: 5.4%, against 1.2% of all 2016 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £10–£80 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.
By area
The share of 2016 Peugeot Horizon MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension28% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics22% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Tyres20% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes15% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Exhaust and emissions11% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.
- Driveshafts and joints10% of testsRough price £60–£350
At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1,414 | Lights and electrics 18% |
| 2017 | 1,342 | Lights and electrics 19% |
| 2015 | 1,207 | Suspension 29% |
| 2014 | 1,074 | Suspension 27% |
| 2013 | 883 | Suspension 31% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2016 Peugeot Horizons registered in 2016. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score