Peugeot 308 (2014)

13,423 real MOT outcomes analysed • 80.5% first-time pass rate

2014 Peugeot 308

CarHunch analysed 13,423 real MOT records for the 2014 Peugeot 308. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2014 Peugeot 308 sits just above the UK average at 80.5% first-time pass rate, but nearly half of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a notably high figure that warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection. Petrol versions pass more reliably than diesels (83.5% versus 79.8%), so if you're choosing between the two, the petrol is the safer bet.

At 64,000 miles median mileage, these 10-year-old cars are running fairly typically for their age, but the average vehicle racks up 2.3 failures and 12.8 advisories per test, pointing to a model prone to incremental wear issues rather than catastrophic problems. Budget for regular maintenance and get a full diagnostic history before buying—the high dangerous-defect rate means knowing what's been fixed and what remains lurking.

Below average reliability In line with UK average
80.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
64,026
typical mileage
49,123–81,271 middle half
49.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
2.29
avg MOT failures per car
over 10.8 tests on record

Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 3.8 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

83.6%
Petrol
2,252 vehicles
79.8%
Diesel
11,170 vehicles

What to check before buying a 2014 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.
  • ⚠️ 49.4% 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 (83%) 11,170 79.8% 2.37
Petrol (17%) 2,252 83.6% 1.89
Other (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 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.

49,123
low mileage
64,026
typical
81,271
high mileage

Half of all 2014 Peugeot 308 vehicles fall between 49,123 and 81,271 miles.

2014 Peugeot 308 — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 11,167 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 86% of the peak.

13,005 11,167 2017 2025

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

10.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
2.29
Avg failures per vehicle
12.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Peugeot 308

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 57.9%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 54.4%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 45.1%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 41%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 35.6%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 27%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 25.3%
    Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 24.6%
    Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.

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