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Peugeot 307 LX HDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Peugeot 307 LX HDI reliable? We analysed 853 real MOT tests across 426 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 853 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
73.0%
Typical Mileage
146,097mi
Annual Mileage
5,325mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Peugeot 307 LX HDI is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Peugeot 307 LX HDI.

Peugeot 307 LX HDI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Peugeot 307 LX HDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Peugeot 307 LX HDI Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Peugeot 307 LX HDI fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1

Peugeot 307 LX HDI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Peugeot 307 LX HDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,189 mi/yr
Typical
5,325 mi/yr
Average
6,260 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,423 mi/yr

Peugeot 307 LX HDI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Peugeot 307 LX HDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
146,097 mi
75th Percentile
175,124 mi
95th Percentile
212,627 mi
Max Recorded
850,110 mi

How Does the Peugeot 307 LX HDI Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Peugeot 307 LX HDI THIS CAR 73.0% 853 146,097 mi — 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
Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf 87.1% 1,266 11,556 mi 15 yrs

Compared to the Peugeot 206 (67.7% pass rate) and the Peugeot 307 (67.5% pass rate), the Peugeot 307 LX HDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Peugeot 307 LX HDI?

The Peugeot 307 LX HDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.0% across 853 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common failure point is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

A typical Peugeot 307 LX HDI owner drives around 5,325 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.

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.

Peugeot 307 LX HDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Peugeot 307 LX HDI reliable?
Based on 853 MOT tests, the Peugeot 307 LX HDI has a 73.0% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Peugeot 307 LX HDI?
The most common failure point is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick.
How many miles does a Peugeot 307 LX HDI do per year?
The typical Peugeot 307 LX HDI does around 5,325 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Peugeot 307 LX HDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Peugeot 307 LX HDI?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.