Peugeot 205 zest d vs Peugeot 306: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Peugeot 205 zest d
—
MOT pass rate · 1,194 vehicles
Peugeot 306
65%
MOT pass rate · 366,896 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 205 zest d (0%) 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 zest d | Peugeot 306 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 0% | 65% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 35% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — | 0% |
| Average mileage | — | 122,928 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,194 | 366,896 |
Most common faults
Peugeot 205 zest d
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 zest d (0%) and Peugeot 306 (65%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Peugeot 205 zest d 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.