2011 Peugeot 308 · 34,407 MOT tests
2011 Peugeot 308 reliability
2011 Peugeot 308s fail 39.8% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 14 308 years (34,407 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 308s: 35.2%)
- 39.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 308s: 35.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 89,338
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 34,407
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 6.5% of tests fail here (45% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 6% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Peugeot 308
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.8%
- Suspension14.6%
- Brakes10.9%
- Tyres8.2%
- Body, chassis and structure6.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.34%
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 4.41%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.41%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.92%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.65%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.45%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.93%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.99%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.95%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.32%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.55%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.7%)
Other years
Every Peugeot 308 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Peugeot 308 reliable?
2011 Peugeot 308s fail 39.8% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 14 308 years (34,407 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Peugeot 308 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.34% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.41% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Peugeot 308 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Peugeot 308 shows 89,338 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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