2008 Peugeot 307 · 7,804 MOT tests
2008 Peugeot 307 reliability
2008 Peugeot 307s fail 48.9% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 307 years (7,804 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 307s: 51.9%)
- 48.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 307s: 51.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 93,452
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,804
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 9.7% of tests fail here (201% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Peugeot 307
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.1%
- Suspension16.4%
- Brakes12.8%
- Body, chassis and structure11.2%
- Steering9.7%
- Tyres9.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.93%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.03%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 5.37%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.74%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.2%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.14%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (18.38%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.38%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (16.13%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.28%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.83%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.47%)
Is a 2008 Peugeot 307 reliable?
2008 Peugeot 307s fail 48.9% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 307 years (7,804 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Peugeot 307 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.93% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (7.03% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (5.37% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Peugeot 307 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Peugeot 307 shows 93,452 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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