2013 Peugeot 308 · 35,580 MOT tests
2013 Peugeot 308 reliability
2013 Peugeot 308s fail 40.2% of first MOT tests, 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 14 308 years (35,580 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 308s: 35.2%)
- 40.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 308s: 35.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 79,919
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 35,580
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 7.3% of tests fail here (136% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Peugeot 308
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.7%
- Suspension13.9%
- Brakes8.7%
- Tyres8%
- Body, chassis and structure7.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.05%
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 5.74%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 4.69%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.23%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.52%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.89%
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 (19.39%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.71%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.45%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.28%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.52%) · Service brake slightly binding (3.51%)
Other years
Every Peugeot 308 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Peugeot 308 reliable?
2013 Peugeot 308s fail 40.2% of first MOT tests, 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 14 308 years (35,580 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Peugeot 308 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.05% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.74% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.69% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Peugeot 308 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Peugeot 308 shows 79,919 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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