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Y303 PCT

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

217,686 mi
Last recorded217,686 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 PCT
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 217,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

trims and covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2025 217,679 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near joint (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil light on

trims and covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2024 214,577 miles

Nearside Front Bulk head excessively but isn't a Prescribed area

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 214,510 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively damaged ABS mounting on wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bulk head excessively but isn't a Prescribed area

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 211,063 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 211,017 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Torsion bar mounting near tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 202,433 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 202,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Rear of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch near power stearing bottle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2021 195,969 miles

Windscreen wiper self park faulty

Fail 29 Nov 2021 195,965 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper self park faulty

Pass 2 Nov 2020 187,179 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 178,093 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 162,903 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 146,850 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 137,148 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 128,233 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 119,955 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 112,666 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 105,061 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 96,644 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 89,758 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 82,338 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 73,660 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 65,538 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 55,082 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 55,082 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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
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Y303 PCT is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 306 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 85,498 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y303 PCT, 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 25 years old, this Peugeot 306 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y303 PCT registered?

Y303 PCT is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y303 PCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y303 PCT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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