2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Peugeot 308 MOT pass rate and common faults

11,992 MOT tests in 2024. 52.3% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time52.3%
Failed or needed repairs47.7%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,992 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.3%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.0%
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    709 marked dangerous
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.8%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.6%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    538 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.1%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.1%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.4%
  2. Suspension21.2%
  3. Brakes18.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.3%
  5. Tyres9.9%
  6. Body & chassis9.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  8. Steering5.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.3%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2010 Peugeot 308?

In 2024, 52.3% of 2010 Peugeot 308 cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,992 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Peugeot 308?

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

Is the 2010 Peugeot 308 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).