Peugeot 308 (2010)
2010 Peugeot 308
CarHunch analysed 20,488 real MOT records for the 2010 Peugeot 308.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.
The 2010 Peugeot 308 has a decent first-time pass rate (75%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 20,488 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.
What tends to go wrong
Across 20,488 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010.
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Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.2 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
Before you buy a 2010 Peugeot 308
Based on MOT data from 20,488 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (60%) | 12,392 | 74.2% | 4.05 |
| Petrol (40%) | 8,094 | 76.4% | 3.6 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 189,459 Peugeot 308 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Peugeot 308 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.
Half of all 2010 Peugeot 308 vehicles fall between 60,006 and 95,417 miles.
2010 Peugeot 308 — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 50% of 2010 Peugeot 308s are still active.
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.
* 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.
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