2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Peugeot 308 MOT pass rate and common faults

11,011 MOT tests in 2024. 49.9% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time49.9%
Failed or needed repairs50.1%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,011 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.9%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.5%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.8%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.8%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.4%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.0%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    641 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    498 marked dangerous
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.3%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics37.2%
  2. Suspension22.5%
  3. Brakes20.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks17.3%
  5. Body & chassis10.7%
  6. Tyres10.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  8. Steering6.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.7%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.1%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 308?

In 2024, 49.9% of 2009 Peugeot 308 cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,011 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Peugeot 308?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Peugeot 308 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).