2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Peugeot 306 MOT pass rate and common faults

815 MOT tests in 2024. 58.7% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time58.7%
Failed or needed repairs41.3%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 815 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.1%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.8%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.8%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  6. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.7%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.6%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.6%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.5%
    24 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes35.7%
  2. Lights & electrics22.9%
  3. Suspension15.6%
  4. Body & chassis11.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks11.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.4%
  7. Steering6.6%
  8. Tyres6.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2001 Peugeot 306?

In 2024, 58.7% of 2001 Peugeot 306 cars passed their MOT first time, across 815 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Peugeot 306?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; service brake performance: excessively binding; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Peugeot 306 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).