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Common Peugeot 307 Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Every known Peugeot 307 MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 59,992 real MOT tests across 9 model years.

Segment: family car | Fuel: Petrol, Diesel

68%

Peugeot 307 pass rate

83%

Peugeot average

82%

National average

The Peugeot 307 has an average MOT pass rate of 68%, which is 15 points below the Peugeot average and 14 points below the national average. The PEUGEOT 307 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.

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Most Common Peugeot 307 MOT Issues

Ranked by how likely they are to affect your Peugeot 307, with typical repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Suspension

High likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Tyres

High likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Exhaust & Emissions

High likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

High likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

High likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Peugeot 307 Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, based on real test data

2001
68%
2002
67%
Worst year
2003
67%
2004
67%
2005
67%
2006
68%
2007
68%
2008
69%
Best year
2009
68%
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2009Petrol1.6L68%30%
2008Diesel1.6L69%31%
2007Diesel1.6L68%31%
2006Diesel1.6L68%31%
2005Diesel1.6L67%32%
2004Diesel1.6L67%32%
2003Petrol2.0L67%32%
2002Petrol2.0L67%33%
2001Petrol1.4L68%32%

Most Reliable Year

2008

69% pass rate from 3,985 tests

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Least Reliable Year

2002

67% pass rate from 2,972 tests

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Peugeot 307 Running Costs

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Peugeot 307 FAQ

What are the most common Peugeot 307 problems?

The most common Peugeot 307 MOT problems are brakes, suspension, lights, tyres, exhaust & emissions, steering, body & structure issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 59,992 real tests.

Is the Peugeot 307 reliable?

The Peugeot 307 has an average MOT pass rate of 68%, which is 14 points below the national average of 82%. This is below average, so budget for potential repairs.

Which year Peugeot 307 is most reliable?

The 2008 Peugeot 307 is the most reliable year with a 69% MOT pass rate. Avoid the 2002 model year if reliability is your priority, as it has the lowest pass rate at 67%.

How much does it cost to fix common Peugeot 307 faults?

Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a Peugeot 307 typically costs £80-£450, suspension repairs cost £150-£600, and exhaust/emissions fixes cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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