Peugeot 207 s vs Peugeot 306: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Peugeot 207 s
80%
MOT pass rate · 1,689 vehicles
More reliable
Peugeot 306
65%
MOT pass rate · 366,896 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Peugeot 207 s is the more reliable of the two — 80% pass first time versus 65%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 207 s | Peugeot 306 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 80% ✓ | 65% |
| MOT failure rate | 20% ✓ | 35% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 5% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 99,607 mi | 122,928 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,689 | 366,896 |
Most common faults
Peugeot 207 s
- Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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 207 s is the more reliable of the two — 80% pass first time versus 65%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Peugeot 207 s 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.