Peugeot 308 Active Blue HDI S/s (2016)
2016 Peugeot 308 Active Blue HDI S/s
CarHunch analysed 149 real MOT records for the 2016 Peugeot 308 Active Blue HDI S/s. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2016 Peugeot 308 Active Blue diesel is a reliable performer, with an 86% first-time pass rate that sits solidly above the UK average of 80%, and crucially, zero vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect. The diesel variant shows consistent results at 85.9% pass rate, so fuel type isn't a differentiator here.
At 70,344 miles median, these cars are running at a sensible mileage for their age, and the average of just 0.32 failures per vehicle suggests they're holding up well with minimal structural issues—there are essentially no advisory flags being raised either. If you're considering one, get a full service history inspection and check the timing belt replacement (due around 120,000 miles on this engine), as that's typically where costs emerge.
What to check before buying a 2016 Peugeot 308 Active Blue HDI S/s
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.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 146 | 85.9% | 0.32 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 66.7% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Peugeot 308 Active Blue HDI S/s 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 2016 Peugeot 308 Active Blue HDI S/s vehicles fall between 59,594 and 83,880 miles.
2016 Peugeot 308 Active Blue HDI S/s — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 113 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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