2010 Peugeot 308 · 46,235 MOT tests
2010 Peugeot 308 reliability
2010 Peugeot 308s fail 46.5% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 14 308 years (46,235 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 308s: 35.2%)
- 46.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 308s: 35.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 93,301
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 46,235
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- 2011 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 8.6% of tests fail here (87% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 6% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Peugeot 308
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.3%
- Suspension15.9%
- Brakes11%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.6%
- Tyres8.5%
- Body, chassis and structure8.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.66%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.51%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 4.96%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.99%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 3.74%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.48%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.03%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.27%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.97%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.13%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.09%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.03%)
Other years
Every Peugeot 308 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Peugeot 308 reliable?
2010 Peugeot 308s fail 46.5% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 14 308 years (46,235 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Peugeot 308 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.66% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.51% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.96% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Peugeot 308 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Peugeot 308 shows 93,301 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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