2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Peugeot 306 MOT pass rate and common faults

152 MOT tests in 2024. 63.2% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time63.2%
Failed or needed repairs36.8%
Typical mileage at test104,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 152 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.3%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.9%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.9%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  7. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  8. Stop lamp: all not working3.3%
    5 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.6%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.6%
    4 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes30.9%
  2. Lights & electrics24.3%
  3. Suspension17.8%
  4. Body & chassis9.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.6%
  8. Steering2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.8%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases13.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Peugeot 306?

In 2024, 63.2% of 2002 Peugeot 306 cars passed their MOT first time, across 152 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Peugeot 306?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2002 Peugeot 306 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).