Peugeot 308
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 15 years from 241,172 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
78%
Total Tests
241,172
Best Year
2020 (91%)
Years Covered
15
How reliable is the Peugeot 308?
Peugeot 308 by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90% | 1,072 | 47,318 mi |
| 2020 | 91% | 5,513 | 35,327 mi |
| 2019 | 89% | 11,682 | 45,523 mi |
| 2018 | 85% | 14,625 | 55,056 mi |
| 2017 | 83% | 15,930 | 65,154 mi |
| 2016 | 81% | 25,851 | 73,237 mi |
| 2015 | 80% | 25,169 | 81,569 mi |
| 2014 | 77% | 21,978 | 85,501 mi |
| 2013 | 75% | 18,528 | 91,359 mi |
| 2012 | 75% | 18,511 | 96,720 mi |
| 2011 | 74% | 17,785 | 98,469 mi |
| 2010 | 71% | 23,677 | 101,138 mi |
| 2009 | 70% | 22,832 | 104,084 mi |
| 2008 | 68% | 16,248 | 106,310 mi |
| 2007 | 66% | 1,771 | 105,002 mi |
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About the Peugeot 308
The Peugeot 308 has been tested 241,172 times in 2024 MOT data across 15 model years (2007 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 91% pass rate from 5,513 tests. The 2007 model has the lowest at 66%. With a 25 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer PEUGEOT 308s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 13 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2007) averages 105,002 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 47,318 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Peugeot brand average of 83%, the 308 is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Peugeot models.
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