Peugeot 306 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Peugeot 306 car check
Is the Peugeot 306 reliable? We analysed 3,183,877 real MOT tests across 366,849 vehicles to find out.
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The Peugeot 306 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Peugeot 306.
Peugeot 306 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Peugeot 306. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Peugeot 306 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Peugeot 306 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Peugeot 306 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Peugeot 306 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Peugeot 306 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Peugeot 306 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Peugeot 306 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Peugeot 306 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 63 | 77.8% | 40,000 | 57,415 | 90,178 |
| 2007 | 64 | 65.6% | 60,651 | 86,381 | 113,642 |
| 2006 | 124 | 66.9% | 44,869 | 64,345 | 87,216 |
| 2005 | 176 | 69.3% | 50,183 | 73,172 | 107,209 |
| 2004 | 367 | 67.8% | 57,293 | 84,426 | 101,470 |
| 2003 | 758 | 65.3% | 60,212 | 87,724 | 121,533 |
| 2002 | 42,464 | 70.5% | 57,575 | 84,923 | 117,872 |
| 2001 | 296,723 | 68.9% | 61,129 | 85,498 | 114,026 |
| 2000 | 506,641 | 66.9% | 64,442 | 87,878 | 115,338 |
| 1999 | 525,391 | 66.0% | 69,640 | 92,091 | 118,238 |
| 1998 | 557,602 | 65.9% | 73,189 | 95,522 | 121,109 |
| 1997 | 455,438 | 65.0% | 77,252 | 99,564 | 124,320 |
| 1996 | 326,939 | 63.1% | 81,263 | 104,102 | 128,909 |
| 1995 | 240,334 | 62.4% | 86,212 | 109,407 | 134,431 |
| 1994 | 164,869 | 61.6% | 89,955 | 113,071 | 138,451 |
| 1993 | 64,799 | 62.0% | 87,936 | 111,598 | 136,976 |
| 1971 | 648 | 62.7% | 89,324 | 116,698 | 143,529 |
How Long Does a Peugeot 306 Last?
Based on 366,849 Peugeot 306 vehicles on UK roads.
Peugeot 306 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Peugeot 306 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Peugeot 306
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
77.8% MOT pass rate from 63 tests
61.6% MOT pass rate from 164,869 tests
The best year to buy a used Peugeot 306 is 2008, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 77.8% across 63 tests. The 1994 model year has the lowest pass rate at 61.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Peugeot 306 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 306 THIS CAR | 65.4% | 3,183,877 | 96,765 mi | 33 yrs |
| Peugeot 206 | 67.7% | 9,831,622 | 65,066 mi | 28 yrs |
| Peugeot 307 | 67.5% | 5,095,133 | 73,548 mi | 25 yrs |
| Peugeot 207 | 70.9% | 4,554,199 | 59,259 mi | 20 yrs |
| Hyundai Tucson | 82.7% | 1,015,319 | 46,583 mi | 22 yrs |
Compared to the Peugeot 206 (67.7% pass rate) and the Peugeot 307 (67.5% pass rate), the Peugeot 306 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Peugeot 306Should you buy a used Peugeot 306?
The Peugeot 306 has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.4% across 3,183,877 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Peugeot 306 are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (180,645 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (178,447), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (118,536). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Peugeot 306 owner drives around 6,297 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Peugeot 306 models stay on UK roads for around 33 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.