1999 Peugeot 306 reliability

Fail rate by area

Top failures

1. Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.78%

   The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.

2. Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.39%

   Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.

3. Exhaust has major gas leak 3.33%

   A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.

4. Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 3.25%

   A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.

5. Lambda reading outside specified limits 3.25%

   An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.

6. Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.83%

   Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.

Common advisories

Engine oil leak, not excessive (14.87%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.18%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.94%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.27%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.26%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (7.94%)