Peugeot 308 Active E HDI (2014)
2014 Peugeot 308 Active E HDI
CarHunch analysed 150 real MOT records for the 2014 Peugeot 308 Active E HDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2014 Peugeot 308 Active E-HDI is notably less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 66.4% against the national benchmark of 80%—that's a 13-point gap that reflects real durability concerns. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety isn't the primary worry here.
At 85,200 miles on average, these diesels are running fairly high mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 0.48 failures per vehicle at MOT, suggesting wear-related issues are catching up. If you're considering this model, budget for above-average repair costs and have any used example thoroughly inspected by a diesel specialist before purchase, particularly focusing on the engine and emissions systems.
What to check before buying a 2014 Peugeot 308 Active E HDI
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%) | 147 | 66.1% | 0.47 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (2%) | 3 | 81.1% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Peugeot 308 Active E HDI 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 2014 Peugeot 308 Active E HDI vehicles fall between 69,314 and 100,350 miles.
2014 Peugeot 308 Active E HDI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 92 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 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
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