2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Peugeot 308 MOT pass rate and common faults

10,277 MOT tests in 2024. 57.2% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time57.2%
Failed or needed repairs42.8%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,277 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.3%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.2%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    531 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.5%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    377 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    287 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.1%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.7%
  2. Suspension19.7%
  3. Brakes13.7%
  4. Tyres8.9%
  5. Body & chassis8.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  8. Steering2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.4%

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 2013 Peugeot 308?

In 2024, 57.2% of 2013 Peugeot 308 cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,277 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 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 2013 Peugeot 308 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).