Peugeot 306 (2001)
2001 Peugeot 306
CarHunch analysed 22,315 real MOT records for the 2001 Peugeot 306. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Peugeot 306 fails MOT more often than the UK average, with a 70.5% first-time pass rate compared to 80% nationwide—a meaningful gap that suggests these cars need more remedial work before they're road-legal. Worse still, 30% of this cohort has suffered a dangerous defect at some point, well above the threshold for serious buyer concern, so you're looking at a car with real safety vulnerabilities.
At nearly 89,000 miles on average, these cars have been driven hard, yet they still rack up 4.12 failures and 18 advisories per test, indicating chronic wear across multiple systems. Before buying, budget for both immediate MOT repairs and preventative work—the petrol versions (71.9% pass rate) are marginally more reliable than diesels (69.2%), so factor fuel type into your decision.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.7 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2001 Peugeot 306
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 30% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (50%) | 11,170 | 71.9% | 3.83 |
| Diesel (50%) | 11,136 | 69.2% | 4.41 |
| LPG (0%) | 7 | 69.5% | 4.14 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 66.1% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Peugeot 306 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2001 Peugeot 306 vehicles fall between 58,273 and 88,748 miles.
2001 Peugeot 306 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 658 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (6% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Peugeot 306
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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71.1%
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
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69.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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65.6%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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60.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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57.7%
Oil leak
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57.4%
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
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44.6%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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40.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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