Peugeot 308 (2010)
2010 Peugeot 308
CarHunch analysed 20,488 real MOT records for the 2010 Peugeot 308. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Peugeot 308 falls short of the UK average with a 75% first-time pass rate compared to 80%, and nearly half of these cars—47.3%—have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a significant concern for prospective buyers. Diesel versions fare slightly worse at 74.2% than petrol at 76.3%, suggesting the diesel engines may be more prone to wear-related issues.
These cars are averaging 70,500 miles with a median of 77,100, which is reasonable for a 2010 model and suggests mixed usage patterns across the fleet. The real issue lies in the maintenance burden: owners face nearly 4 failures per MOT cycle and almost 20 advisories, indicating that while catastrophic problems aren't universal, these Peugeots demand consistent upkeep to keep them road-legal—budget for regular repairs if you're considering one.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.2 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2010 Peugeot 308
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.
- ⚠️ 47.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (60%) | 12,392 | 74.2% | 4.05 |
| Petrol (40%) | 8,094 | 76.4% | 3.6 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 90% | 1 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Peugeot 308 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 2010 Peugeot 308 vehicles fall between 60,006 and 95,417 miles.
2010 Peugeot 308 — Still on the Road
9,733 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 50% of the peak remain.
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 — 2010 Peugeot 308
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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54.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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52.2%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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50.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.1%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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31.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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