2021 Peugeot Rifter 1.5L Diesel · WG21 FME
2021 Peugeot Rifter (1.5L, diesel). First registered 28 May 2021. Recorded mileage 8,913 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT RIFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG21 FME Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
- 8,913 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.
WG21 FME MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Peugeot Rifter (WG21 FME) between April 2024 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
WG21 FME Mileage History
- 05/04/20246,050 mi
- 26/06/20258,913 mi+2,863 mi
Average of roughly 2,341 miles per year across 2 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: Average
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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