2023 Peugeot Rifter 1.5L Diesel · ER61 ART
2023 Peugeot Rifter (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2023. Recorded mileage 4,948 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT RIFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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ER61 ART Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 4,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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ER61 ART MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2023 Peugeot Rifter (ER61 ART) between March 2026 and March 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for Peugeot Peugeot Rifter
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Common Problems: PEUGEOT RIFTER
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 1.2 PureTech Wet Timing Belt Degradation and Oil Strainer Clogging(Serious)
The 1.2 PureTech three-cylinder petrol engine employs a timing belt running submerged in engine oil ('wet belt'). Heat cycling, fuel dilution from short journeys, and incorrect engine oil cause the belt's rubber compound to crack and shed fibrous debris into the oil sump. This debris clogs the oil pump pickup strainer screen, causing severe oil starvation, loss of brake vacuum assistance (due to vacuum pump oil starvation), oil pressure warning lights, and potential catastrophic engine failure.
- 1.5 BlueHDi Camshaft Drive Chain Stretch and Breakage(Serious)
On 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5) diesel engines manufactured between 2018 and early 2023, an undersized 7mm timing chain links the two camshafts inside the cylinder head. Over time, the chain stretches and wears prematurely. As the chain slackens, it slaps against the cylinder head casing, creating a distinctive metallic rattle on cold start. If ignored, the chain snaps or jumps teeth, causing the pistons to strike the valves, bending the camshafts and destroying the engine.
- AdBlue SCR Tank Pump Failure and System Warning Countdown(Serious)
The Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system on 1.5 BlueHDi diesels uses an integrated urea tank containing a submerged heater, level sensor, and high-pressure delivery pump. Internal pump failure or sensor malfunction triggers a persistent 'AdBlue Fault: No restart in XXX miles' countdown warning on the instrument panel. If the mileage countdown reaches zero, the engine management system will prevent the car from starting. Replacing the complete tank assembly is standard practice.
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- 1.2 PureTech Wet Timing Belt Degradation and Oil Strainer CloggingSerious
The 1.2 PureTech three-cylinder petrol engine employs a timing belt running submerged in engine oil ('wet belt'). Heat cycling, fuel dilution from short journeys, and incorrect engine oil cause the belt's rubber compound to crack and shed fibrous debris into the oil sump. This debris clogs the oil pump pickup strainer screen, causing severe oil starvation, loss of brake vacuum assistance (due to vacuum pump oil starvation), oil pressure warning lights, and potential catastrophic engine failure.
- 1.5 BlueHDi Camshaft Drive Chain Stretch and BreakageSerious
On 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5) diesel engines manufactured between 2018 and early 2023, an undersized 7mm timing chain links the two camshafts inside the cylinder head. Over time, the chain stretches and wears prematurely. As the chain slackens, it slaps against the cylinder head casing, creating a distinctive metallic rattle on cold start. If ignored, the chain snaps or jumps teeth, causing the pistons to strike the valves, bending the camshafts and destroying the engine.
- AdBlue SCR Tank Pump Failure and System Warning CountdownSerious
The Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system on 1.5 BlueHDi diesels uses an integrated urea tank containing a submerged heater, level sensor, and high-pressure delivery pump. Internal pump failure or sensor malfunction triggers a persistent 'AdBlue Fault: No restart in XXX miles' countdown warning on the instrument panel. If the mileage countdown reaches zero, the engine management system will prevent the car from starting. Replacing the complete tank assembly is standard practice.
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