2016 Peugeot 308 · 49,032 MOT tests
2016 Peugeot 308 reliability
2016 Peugeot 308s fail 25.7% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 14 308 years (49,032 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 308s: 35.2%)
- 25.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 308s: 35.2%)
- 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 7
- 61,026
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 49,032
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 3.9% of tests fail here (171% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 21% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Peugeot 308
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.2%
- Tyres7.1%
- Suspension6.9%
- Brakes4.7%
- Body, chassis and structure3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.87%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.71%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.69%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.41%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 2.01%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.94%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.76%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.5%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (5.07%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.38%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.92%)
Other years
Every Peugeot 308 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Peugeot 308 reliable?
2016 Peugeot 308s fail 25.7% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 14 308 years (49,032 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Peugeot 308 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.87% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.71% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (2.69% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Peugeot 308 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Peugeot 308 shows 61,026 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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