2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Peugeot 307 MOT pass rate and common faults

328 MOT tests in 2024. 48.2% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time48.2%
Failed or needed repairs51.8%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 328 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.5%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.7%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.5%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.0%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.4%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.0%
  9. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit3.0%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics38.7%
  2. Suspension23.8%
  3. Brakes22.9%
  4. Steering9.8%
  5. Tyres9.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  8. Body & chassis7.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened26.5%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)15.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. 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 2009 Peugeot 307?

In 2024, 48.2% of 2009 Peugeot 307 cars passed their MOT first time, across 328 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Peugeot 307?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Peugeot 307 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).