Peugeot 308

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 15 model years from 241,172 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

78%

Total Tests

241,172

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (91%)

Years Covered

About the Peugeot 308

The Peugeot 308 was MOT tested 241,172 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 15 model years (2007 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 5,513 tests. The 2007 model has the lowest at 66%. With a 25 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Peugeot 308s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 13 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1200cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,630

Per month£136/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 2021 details

How reliable is the Peugeot 308?

vs average of all models-4% (82% avg)

vs Peugeot brand average-5% (83% avg)

Best to worst year spread25 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Peugeot 308 by Year

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

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

Questions about the Peugeot 308

Is the Peugeot 308 reliable?

Across its 15 model years in our data (2007 to 2021), the Peugeot 308 averages a 78% MOT pass rate, from 241,172 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.

Which year Peugeot 308 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Peugeot 308 has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2007 model has the lowest at 66%, a 25 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.