Peugeot 309
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 520 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
81%
Total Tests
520
Best Year
1993 (90%)
Years Covered
4
How reliable is the Peugeot 309?
Peugeot 309 by Year
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About the Peugeot 309
The Peugeot 309 has been tested 520 times in 2024 MOT data across 4 model years (1990 to 1993), with an average pass rate of 81%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 1993 model is the most reliable with a 90% pass rate from 79 tests. The 1990 model has the lowest at 76%. The 14 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer PEUGEOT 309s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 8 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 100,671 miles, while the newest (1993) averages 115,508 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
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