Peugeot 307 MOT Pass Rates and Running Costs by Year

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 9 model years from 59,992 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

68%

Total Tests

59,992

Highest Pass Rate

2008 (69%)

Years Covered

About the Peugeot 307

The Peugeot 307 was MOT tested 59,992 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 9 model years (2001 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 68%. That's 14 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 diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2008 model has the highest pass rate at 69% from 3,985 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 67%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Peugeot 307 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2001) averages 108,998 miles, while the newest (2009) averages 94,515 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Peugeot brand average of 83%, the 307 is 15 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Peugeot models.

What the Peugeot 307 fails its MOT on most

Of 10,949 MOT tests on the Peugeot 307 that failed at the first attempt in 2025 (DVSA data), the share that failed on each area:

59%
Lights and electrics
Same age: 50%
42%
Suspension
Same age: 40%
25%
Body, chassis and structure
Same age: 20%

Peugeot 307 reliability, common problems and years to avoid

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1587cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£275

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£2,428

Per month£202/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 2009 details

How reliable is the Peugeot 307?

vs average of all models-14% (82% avg)

vs Peugeot brand average-15% (83% avg)

Best to worst year spread2 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Peugeot 307 by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2009	68%	714	94,515 mi
2008	69%	3,985	100,377 mi
2007	68%	15,702	102,179 mi
2006	68%	14,546	103,723 mi
2005	67%	9,311	104,453 mi
2004	67%	7,231	108,040 mi
2003	67%	4,812	110,710 mi
2002	67%	2,972	108,241 mi
2001	68%	719	108,998 mi

Questions about the Peugeot 307

Is the Peugeot 307 reliable?

Across its 9 model years in our data (2001 to 2009), the Peugeot 307 averages a 68% MOT pass rate, from 59,992 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2008 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 69%.

Which year Peugeot 307 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2008 Peugeot 307 has the highest MOT pass rate at 69%, while the 2002 model has the lowest at 67%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.