Peugeot 306 vs Peugeot 308 active hdi: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Peugeot 306
65%
MOT pass rate · 366,896 vehicles
Peugeot 308 active hdi
87%
MOT pass rate · 1,762 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Peugeot 308 active hdi is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 65%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 306 | Peugeot 308 active hdi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 65% | 87% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 35% | 13% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | — |
| Average mileage | 122,928 mi | 121,022 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 366,896 | 1,762 |
Most common faults
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)
Peugeot 308 active hdi
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Peugeot 308 active hdi is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 65%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Peugeot 306 report Full Peugeot 308 active hdi 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.