Peugeot 205 rallye vs Peugeot 306: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Peugeot 205 rallye
89%
MOT pass rate · 416 vehicles
Peugeot 306
65%
MOT pass rate · 366,896 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 205 rallye (89%) and Peugeot 306 (65%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 205 rallye | Peugeot 306 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 89% ✓ | 65% |
| MOT failure rate | 11% ✓ | 35% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — | 0% |
| Average mileage | 53,886 mi | 122,928 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 416 | 366,896 |
Most common faults
Peugeot 205 rallye
No fault breakdown available.
Peugeot 306
- Oil leak
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 205 rallye (89%) and Peugeot 306 (65%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Peugeot 205 rallye report Full Peugeot 306 report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.