2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Peugeot 306 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,022 MOT tests in 2024. 56.6% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time56.6%
Failed or needed repairs43.4%
Typical mileage at test104,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,022 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.5%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.8%
  3. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.0%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.9%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes34.6%
  2. Lights & electrics23.2%
  3. Emissions & leaks17.6%
  4. Suspension17.6%
  5. Body & chassis14.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  7. Steering7.0%
  8. Tyres6.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2000 Peugeot 306?

In 2024, 56.6% of 2000 Peugeot 306 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,022 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Peugeot 306?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2000 Peugeot 306 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).