Peugeot 308 Sr HDI 89 (2009)
2009 Peugeot 308 Sr HDI 89
CarHunch analysed 114 real MOT records for the 2009 Peugeot 308 Sr HDI 89. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2009 Peugeot 308 SR HDi 89 passes its MOT first time only 58.6% of the time—well below the UK average of 80%—which means nearly four in ten will fail and need repairs before passing. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so failures tend to be fixable rather than safety-critical.
With a median mileage of 121,435 miles for a 15-year-old car, these vehicles are running higher than average for their age, and they're averaging just over one failure per MOT visit, suggesting wear-related issues rather than fundamental design flaws. If you're considering this model, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist—the failure rate means you're more likely than not to face remedial work soon after buying.
What to check before buying a 2009 Peugeot 308 Sr HDI 89
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 (99%) | 113 | 58.3% | 1.03 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 88.9% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Peugeot 308 Sr HDI 89 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 2009 Peugeot 308 Sr HDI 89 vehicles fall between 102,652 and 143,095 miles.
2009 Peugeot 308 Sr HDI 89 — Still on the Road
45 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 66% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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