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Peugeot 308 reliability by build year

Coverage 2007-present3 named generationsfamily hatchbackHatchbackDIESEL / PETROL / HYBRID ELECTRIC
At a glance

Peugeot 308 built around 2018: more dangerous faults than average

Testers find a dangerous fault on Peugeot 308 models built around 2018 more often than on similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

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Key figure

7% of MOT tests on Peugeot 308 models built around 2018 found a fault the tester marked as dangerous, against 5% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Peugeot 308 models built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Peugeot 308's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your 308's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

308 Mk3 (P5)

Mk3 (P5) (2022-present)

Average
PETROLDIESELHYBRID ELECTRIC

10.9% fail rate, built around 2022 (3 years old)

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 10 MOTs, 10.1%)

From 3,682 MOT tests at this ageView details →
308 Mk2 (T9)

Mk2 (T9) (2014-2021)

Poor
PETROLDIESEL

20.5% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 10,420 MOT tests at this ageView details →
308 Mk1 (T7)

Mk1 (T7) (2007-2013)

Poor
PETROLDIESEL

31.5% fail rate, built around 2013 (12 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 26.3%)

From 5,535 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Peugeot 308.

See every build year for the Peugeot 308

Side-by-side

Peugeot 308 generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
Mk3 (P5) (2022-present)
Average
Average10.9%built around 2022 (3 years old)from 3,682 MOT tests at this age
Mk2 (T9) (2014-2021)
Poor
Poor20.5%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 10,420 MOT tests at this age
Mk1 (T7) (2007-2013)
Poor
Poor31.5%built around 2013 (12 years old)from 5,535 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the 308, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Peugeot 308 fail rate by age

This chart combines every Peugeot 308 ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
3,68210.9%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
3,05013.6%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
5,69814.5%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
9,51217.6%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
10,42020.5%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
14,72622.7%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
18,76824.5%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
17,49526.1%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
15,22329.1%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
14,26231.4%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
12,86931.0%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
13,22131.9%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
15,00834.1%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
10,46934.5%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
5,06935.8%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
22137.6%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 18 years old.

Where it ranks

Where the Peugeot 308 stacks up

Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

Against other Peugeot models

3rd of 7

3rd lowest fail rate of 7 Peugeot models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the middle third

Against other hatchbacks

65th of 84

65th lowest fail rate of 84 hatchbacks with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the highest third

Against the UK average

20.5%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Peugeot 308 models

These issues come from 7-year-old Peugeot 308 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelPlenty of data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    23.3%
    Advisory: 3,509Fail: 377 (10% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    13.9%
    Advisory: 1,656Fail: 345 (17% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    13.2%
    Advisory: 1,977Fail: 29 (1% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    12.8%
    Advisory: 1,429Fail: 279 (16% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    8.3%
    Advisory: 942Fail: 269 (22% of the times it was found)

Based on 10,420 MOT tests on 7-year-old Peugeot 308 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Peugeot 308 models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Tyres33%
  2. Suspension + Tyres24%
  3. Brakes + Suspension20%
  4. Lighting + Tyres16%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 3,596 MOT tests on Peugeot 308 cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

91%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

60 recalls in all

54 of the 60 Peugeot 308 recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 6 Critical
  • 48 more

Top concerns

  • Peugeot fuel pipe
  • Airbags may not be triggered in the event of a collision
  • Starter motor may not operate correctly

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Suzuki Celerio

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.5%
    Dangerous
    2.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    93.5%

    Lower fail rate: 13.9%, against 20.5% for the Peugeot 308, both built around 2018.

    5,662 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Toyota Aygo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.2%
    Dangerous
    4.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96%

    Lower fail rate: 13.0%, against 20.5% for the Peugeot 308, both built around 2018.

    25,028 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Skoda Citigo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.6%
    Dangerous
    3.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.2%

    Lower fail rate: 15.3%, against 20.5% for the Peugeot 308, both built around 2018.

    6,553 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Volkswagen up!

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    14.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.7%

    Lower fail rate: 14.2%, against 20.5% for the Peugeot 308, both built around 2018.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate, share still registered and recalls only.

    15,657 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Peugeot 308 across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. It has the 3rd lowest fail rate of 7 Peugeot models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 10,420 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Peugeot 308 ever sold: 169,693 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 10,420 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.