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Peugeot 307 S HDI (2006)

586 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.1% first-time pass rate

2006 Peugeot 307 S HDI

CarHunch analysed 586 real MOT records for the 2006 Peugeot 307 S HDI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2006 Peugeot 307 S HDi has a first-time MOT pass rate of 66%, which is 14 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful reliability concern for a vehicle now nearly two decades old. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety isn't the issue; instead, owners face an average of 0.77 failures per test, suggesting wear-related problems rather than fundamental design flaws.

At a median mileage of 129,798 miles, these cars have done moderate to high mileage for their age, which partly explains the higher failure rate. If you're considering one, budget for typical repair costs around MOT time and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the engine bay and exhaust systems—the vehicles that pass do so reliably, but the ones that fail tend to need work.

The 2006 Peugeot 307 S HDI passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (81.1%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

First-time pass
81.1%
UK average ~80%
Around average
Dangerous (ever)
0%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.77
Over 3.7 tests on record
Moderate
Typical mileage
130k
Middle half: 108k–153k
For context
🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

These stats describe 586 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2006 Peugeot 307 S HDI

Based on MOT data from 586 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (100%) 584 81.1% 0.77

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,748 Peugeot 307 S HDI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 22.9%
401
Silver 22.9%
400
Black 22%
385
Grey 20.1%
352
Red 9.3%
162
Maroon 1.8%
31
White 0.7%
12
Green 0.3%
5

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Peugeot 307 S HDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

129,798
typical
108,169
low mileage
153,224
high mileage

Half of all 2006 Peugeot 307 S HDI vehicles fall between 108,169 and 153,224 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 108,169 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
108,169–153,224 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Peugeot 307 S HDIs sit.
Over 206,852 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2006 Peugeot 307 S HDI — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 18% of 2006 Peugeot 307 S HDIs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 79 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (18% of peak).

98 79 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

3.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.77
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle
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