2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Peugeot 308 MOT pass rate and common faults

11,991 MOT tests in 2024. 63.2% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time63.2%
Failed or needed repairs36.8%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,991 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.3%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    670 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    463 marked dangerous
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    349 marked dangerous
  9. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension14.7%
  2. Lights & electrics14.4%
  3. Tyres10.2%
  4. Brakes9.3%
  5. Steering6.9%
  6. Body & chassis6.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.1%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2014 Peugeot 308?

In 2024, 63.2% of 2014 Peugeot 308 cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,991 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Peugeot 308?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Peugeot 308 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).