Peugeot 253 vs Peugeot 306: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Peugeot 253
93%
MOT pass rate · 42 vehicles
Peugeot 306
65%
MOT pass rate · 366,896 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 253 (93%) 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 253 | Peugeot 306 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 93% ✓ | 65% |
| MOT failure rate | 7% ✓ | 35% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.2 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 13,863 mi | 122,928 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 42 | 366,896 |
Most common faults
Peugeot 253
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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 253 (93%) and Peugeot 306 (65%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Peugeot 253 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.