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BJ61 CXU

2011 Peugeot 308

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,167 mi
Last recorded163,167 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Peugeot 30866,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 CXU
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 163,167 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 163,105 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie arm inner ball joint to steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 149,967 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 136,485 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 124,471 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 104,177 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 104,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 97,764 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 92,780 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 92,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 85,116 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 77,511 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,685 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 55,097 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Service light on. Damage to n/s front bumper

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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BJ61 CXU is a 2011 Peugeot 308 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Peugeot 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 66,006 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ61 CXU, 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 15 years old, this Peugeot 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ61 CXU registered?

BJ61 CXU is a 2011 Peugeot 308, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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