Peugeot 306 MOT pass rate
62.9% of 7,969 Peugeot 306 MOT tests pass.
The 306 passes 62.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all Peugeot models (74.1%).
The Peugeot 306 passes 62.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (4) | 4 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (7) | 7 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 62.9% | 7,957 | 109,963 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Peugeot 306
The most common reason the Peugeot 306 fails its MOT is brakes — present in 71.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 71.3% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 51.4% | Not working |
| Suspension | 42.1% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 28.1% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 26.4% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Visibility | 22.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 16.3% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 13.7% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 9.1% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.2% | Inscription illegible |
Related Peugeot models
- Peugeot Rifter — 87.9% pass rate
- Peugeot 106 — 63.3% pass rate
- Peugeot 205 — 74.2% pass rate
- Peugeot 406 — 62.1% pass rate
- Peugeot Elddis — 93.0% pass rate
- Peugeot 1007 — 66.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Peugeot 306?
- 62.9% of Peugeot 306 MOT tests pass, based on 7,969 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Peugeot 306?
- The most common reason the Peugeot 306 fails its MOT is brakes — present in 71.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
- Does this show the Peugeot 306's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the Peugeot service history guide for how to check and keep one.