Peugeot 306 vs Peugeot L: 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 L
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 306 (65%) and Peugeot L (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 306 | Peugeot L |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 65% | 67% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 35% | 33% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 1.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 122,928 mi | 38,440 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 366,896 | 1 |
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 L
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- note offside rear tyre is cracking preished with age
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 306 (65%) and Peugeot L (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Peugeot 306 report Full Peugeot L 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.