Peugeot 309 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Peugeot 309. Check any 309 by registration number below.

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82.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-1.7%

vs Peugeot Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Peugeot 309 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Peugeot 309 has an average MOT pass rate of 82.8%, which is 1.7 percentage points below the Peugeot brand average of 84.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 309 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Peugeot 309 fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.. If you are preparing your 309 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Peugeot 309, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Peugeot 309 performs at MOT across different model years.

2008

Based on 146 vehicles

82.9%Good

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Mileage at 3yr

194k mi

2007

Based on 58 vehicles

84.5%Good

Peugeot average: 84.5%

2002

Based on 146 vehicles

84.9%Good

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Mileage at 10yr

166k mi

2001

Based on 547 vehicles

80.8%Good

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Mileage at 10yr

178k mi

2000

Based on 571 vehicles

84.2%Good

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Mileage at 10yr

191k mi

1999

Based on 2,126 vehicles

85.2%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Mileage at 10yr

188k mi

1998

Based on 1,375 vehicles

86.1%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Mileage at 10yr

190k mi

1997

Based on 1,605 vehicles

86.5%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

1996

Based on 1,077 vehicles

84.8%Good

Peugeot average: 84.5%

1995

Based on 635 vehicles

85.2%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

1994

Based on 634 vehicles

87.4%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

1993

Based on 1,044 vehicles

85.3%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

8.2%

1992

Based on 1,687 vehicles

87.1%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

17.4%

1991

Based on 2,332 vehicles

87.7%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

19.5%

1990

Based on 2,797 vehicles

86.2%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

27.8%

1989

Based on 164 vehicles

80.5%Good

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

9.1%

1988

Based on 120 vehicles

82.5%Good

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

12.1%

1987

Based on 100 vehicles

56.0%Below Average

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

33.8%

0

Based on 380 vehicles

75.5%Good

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Mileage at 5yr

93k mi

Top MOT Failures — Peugeot 309

The most common reasons a Peugeot 309 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

11.7%

Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.

6.3%

Peugeot 309 Common Faults & Repair Costs

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Compare MOT reliability across Peugeot models.

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75.6% pass rate

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94.1% pass rate

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92.7% pass rate

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89.6% pass rate

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82.9% pass rate

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83.3% pass rate

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Peugeot 309 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Peugeot 309 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Peugeot 309?

The average MOT pass rate for the Peugeot 309 is 82.8% compared to the Peugeot average of 84.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Peugeot 309?

The most common MOT failures on the Peugeot 309 are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (11.7%), Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. (6.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Peugeot 309 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 82.8%, the Peugeot 309 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Peugeot 309?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Peugeot 309?

Typical mileage for the Peugeot 309: 194,072 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 309 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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