At a Glance
The Peugeot 308 has 24 identified common problems across 3 generations, with the Mk1 (2007-2013) being the most affected generation and tyres & wheels the most common problem category. Based on 1.6M MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read our DVSA MOT data methodology →
Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Peugeot 308 common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Peugeot 308 generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Peugeot 308 MOT Failures
Every reason Peugeot 308 vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 10.56% |
| 2 | Tyre condition | 8.65% |
| 3 | Brake pads or linings worn | 7.27% |
| 4 | Number plate lamp not working | 7.02% |
| 5 | Stop lamp not working | 6.67% |
| 6 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 5.80% |
| 7 | Brake performance below minimum | 5.37% |
| 8 | Windscreen washer not working | 4.91% |
| 9 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 4.24% |
| 10 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 3.49% |
| 11 | Headlamp aim defect | 2.96% |
| 12 | Driveshaft fault | 2.93% |
| 13 | Track rod end worn | 2.76% |
| 14 | Brake disc or drum worn | 2.66% |
| 15 | Headlamp fault | 2.38% |
| 16 | Position lamp not working | 2.10% |
| 17 | Ball joint dust cover split | 1.58% |
| 18 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 1.58% |
| 19 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 1.57% |
| 20 | Indicator fault | 1.36% |
| 21 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 1.32% |
| 22 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.99% |
| 23 | Front lamp not working | 0.71% |
| 24 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 0.66% |
| 25 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.63% |
| 26 | Exhaust system fault | 0.62% |
| 27 | ABS fault | 0.57% |
| 28 | Rear lamp not working | 0.55% |
| 29 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.50% |
| 30 | Fog lamp not working | 0.50% |
| 31 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.47% |
| 32 | Seat belt condition | 0.42% |
| 33 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 0.40% |
| 34 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.38% |
| 35 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.33% |
| 36 | Engine oil leak | 0.26% |
| 37 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | 0.25% |
| 38 | Airbag warning light on | 0.24% |
| 39 | Horn not working | 0.22% |
| 40 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.21% |
| 41 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.21% |
| 42 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.20% |
| 43 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.20% |
| 44 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.17% |
| 45 | Steering rack fault | 0.14% |
| 46 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.13% |
| 47 | Brake pedal fault | 0.12% |
| 48 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.12% |
| 49 | Front suspension fault | 0.12% |
| 50 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.11% |
| 51 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.11% |
| 52 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.11% |
| 53 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.11% |
| 54 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.10% |
| 55 | Brake caliper fault | 0.10% |
| 56 | Brake lever fault | 0.10% |
| 57 | Parking brake condition | 0.10% |
| 58 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.09% |
| 59 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.09% |
| 60 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.08% |
| 61 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.08% |
| 62 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.08% |
| 63 | Rear suspension fault | 0.07% |
| 64 | Propshaft fault | 0.07% |
| 65 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.07% |
| 66 | Chassis condition | 0.07% |
| 67 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.06% |
| 68 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.06% |
| 69 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.05% |
| 70 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.05% |
| 71 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.05% |
| 72 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.04% |
| 73 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.04% |
| 74 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.03% |
| 75 | Passenger seat fault | 0.03% |
| 76 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.03% |
| 77 | Driver seat fault | 0.03% |
| 78 | Exhaust leak | 0.02% |
| 79 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 80 | Electronic parking brake fault | 0.02% |
| 81 | Steering operation fault | 0.02% |
| 82 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.02% |
| 83 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 84 | Front fog lamp not working | 0.02% |
| 85 | Spare wheel fault | 0.02% |
| 86 | Body security fault | 0.02% |
| 87 | Front passenger door fault | 0.02% |
| 88 | Driver door fault | 0.01% |
| 89 | Electronic braking system fault | 0.01% |
| 90 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.01% |
| 91 | Daytime running lamp not working | 0.01% |
| 92 | Drag link end worn | 0.01% |
| 93 | Brake fluid leak | 0.01% |
| 94 | Steering lock fault | 0.01% |
| 95 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.01% |
| 96 | Steering column fault | 0.01% |
| 97 | Electrical switch fault | 0.01% |
| 98 | Towbar fault | 0.01% |
| 99 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.01% |
| 100 | Driver airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 101 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 102 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 103 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 104 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 105 | Steering arm worn | <0.01% |
| 106 | Headlamp washer not working | <0.01% |
| 107 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 108 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 109 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 110 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 111 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 112 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | <0.01% |
| 113 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 114 | Steering free play excessive | <0.01% |
| 115 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 116 | Brake fluid warning light on | <0.01% |
| 117 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 118 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | <0.01% |
| 119 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 120 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | <0.01% |
| 121 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 122 | Bonded suspension condition | <0.01% |
| 123 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 124 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 125 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | <0.01% |
| 126 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 127 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 128 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 129 | Power steering ram fault | <0.01% |
| 130 | Suspension unit fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 132 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 133 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 135 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 136 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 138 | Power steering pump fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 140 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 141 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 142 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 143 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 148 | Subframe mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 149 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 151 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 154 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 155 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 156 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 162 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 163 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 164 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 165 | Load sensing valve fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Steering head bearings worn | <0.01% |
| 167 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 168 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 169 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 170 | Spring mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 171 | Step damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 172 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 173 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 173 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Peugeot 308 MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Peugeot 308, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Peugeot 308 problems?
Based on analysis of 1.6M Peugeot 308 MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 24 identified common problems across 3 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Driveshaft fault". Tyres & Wheels is the most common problem category.
Which Peugeot 308 generation has the most problems?
The Peugeot 308 Mk1 (2007-2013) (2007–2013) has the highest number of identified common problems (22). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Peugeot 308?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Peugeot 308 owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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