Peugeot 306
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 10 years from 10,385 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
70%
Total Tests
10,385
Best Year
1996 (74%)
Years Covered
10
About the Peugeot 306
The Peugeot 306 has been tested 10,385 times in 2026 MOT data across 10 model years (1993 to 2002), with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 1996 model is the most reliable with a 74% pass rate from 615 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 68%. The 6 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The PEUGEOT 306 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.
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
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Peugeot 306 by Year
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