CarVerify

Free Car Check

C13 BRO

1997 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,817 mi
Last recorded74,817 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 30699,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 BRO
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 74,817 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 74,601 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear mudguard insecure

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 20 Mar 2009 80,441 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre has cuts on the inside sidewall, not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 80,398 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre has cuts on the inside sidewall, not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 73,930 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 73,929 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight play in steering rack end o/s

Pass 19 Mar 2007 72,556 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 72,391 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 306?

Based on 3,183,877 MOT tests across 366,849 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
6,297
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
366,849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 180,645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 178,447
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 118,536
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 108,455
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 102,612
Full Peugeot 306 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C13 BRO is a 1997 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot 306 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 99,564 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 306 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 180,645 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C13 BRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 306 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Peugeot 306 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C13 BRO?

You can check the full history of C13 BRO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C13 BRO registered?

C13 BRO is a 1997 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is C13 BRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 BRO shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C13 BRO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C13 BRO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.