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A23 DCX

2016 Peugeot 308

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,697 mi
Last recorded132,697 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Peugeot 30853,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 DCX
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 132,697 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 132,695 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2025 135,440 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 114,385 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 132,919 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 94,410 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Feb 2024 94,408 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 129,739 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 68,508 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 68,508 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 126,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 37,291 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 121,389 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 23,995 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 23,995 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 115,177 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 19,205 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 110,462 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 13,985 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 106,995 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 106,977 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 9,417 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 9,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2017 91,634 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 91,488 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

air intake pipe loose on engine

alt belt splitting

water low in header tank

Pass 27 Oct 2016 71,665 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 47,057 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 40,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant on min

Pass 17 Oct 2013 37,986 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 34,118 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 29,937 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 29,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 308?

Based on 2,311,933 MOT tests across 194,298 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
194,298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36,667
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24,928
brake binding 15,321
coil spring broken 14,587
Registration plate lamp not working 14,149
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A23 DCX is a 2016 Peugeot 308 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Peugeot 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 53,207 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 308 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 36,667 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A23 DCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 10 years old, this Peugeot 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A23 DCX registered?

A23 DCX is a 2016 Peugeot 308, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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