Peugeot 306 vs Peugeot Horse box: 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 Horse box
83%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 306 (65%) and Peugeot Horse box (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 306 | Peugeot Horse box |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 65% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 35% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 1.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 122,928 mi | 63,378 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 366,896 | 5 |
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 Horse box
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust silencer corroding
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil
- Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking points (both) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 306 (65%) and Peugeot Horse box (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Peugeot 306 report Full Peugeot Horse box 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.