2020 Peugeot Rifter 1.5L Diesel · VU70 OPF
2020 Peugeot Rifter (1.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Nov 2020. Recorded mileage 20,264 miles. MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT RIFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- 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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VU70 OPF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 20,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU70 OPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Peugeot Rifter (VU70 OPF) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
VU70 OPF Mileage History
- 15/11/20237,911 mi
- 06/11/202415,134 mi+7,223 mi
- 29/10/202520,264 mi+5,130 mi
Average of roughly 6,318 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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