Peugeot 306

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 10 model years from 10,385 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

70%

Total Tests

10,385

Highest Pass Rate

1996 (74%)

Years Covered

About the Peugeot 306

The Peugeot 306 was MOT tested 10,385 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 10 model years (1993 to 2002), with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1996 model has the highest pass rate at 74% from 615 tests. The 1995 model has the lowest at 68%. The 6 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Peugeot 306 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1993) averages 98,561 miles, while the newest (2002) averages 114,225 miles.

Compared to the Peugeot brand average of 83%, the 306 is 13 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Peugeot models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1587cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£275

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£2,228

Per month£186/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2002 details

How reliable is the Peugeot 306?

vs average of all models-12% (82% avg)

vs Peugeot brand average-13% (83% avg)

Best to worst year spread6 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Peugeot 306 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2002	71%	287	114,225 mi
2001	70%	1,611	113,249 mi
2000	69%	1,968	110,799 mi
1999	68%	2,237	112,536 mi
1998	71%	1,731	112,037 mi
1997	71%	1,090	106,426 mi
1996	74%	615	102,741 mi
1995	68%	513	106,771 mi
1994	70%	271	105,674 mi
1993	71%	62	98,561 mi

Questions about the Peugeot 306

Is the Peugeot 306 reliable?

Across its 10 model years in our data (1993 to 2002), the Peugeot 306 averages a 70% MOT pass rate, from 10,385 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1996 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 74%.

Which year Peugeot 306 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1996 Peugeot 306 has the highest MOT pass rate at 74%, while the 1995 model has the lowest at 68%, a 6 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.