Peugeot 307 common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Peugeot 307 at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 39,005 UK MOT tests of the Peugeot 307 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is joints (constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt): recorded on 10% of tests of 2007–2009 cars at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km), 11× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: track rod end (ball joint has slight play) (4.6×); headlamp (not working on dipped beam) (3×); brake discs (worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened) (2.9×). The most common reasons a Peugeot 307 fails its MOT are position lamp (not working); joints (constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt); coil spring (fractured or broken).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Peugeot 307
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Peugeot 307 than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | MOT fail | 2007–2009 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 10% | 0.9% | 11× | 370 |
| Track rod end: ball joint has slight play | Advisory | 2007–2009 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 7.3% | 1.6% | 4.6× | 2,983 |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam | MOT fail | 2008–2010 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 6.9% | 2.3% | 3× | 553 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | Advisory | 2006–2008 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 22% | 7.5% | 2.9× | 588 |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively | Advisory | 2006–2008 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.8× | 588 |
| Position lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2003–2005 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 8.9% | 3.9% | 2.3× | 2,311 |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively | Advisory | 2003–2005 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 5.8% | 2% | 2.9× | 379 |
| Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases | Advisory | 2002–2004 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 8.3% | 3.6% | 2.3× | 865 |
Peugeot 307 by mileage (2005–2007 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 708 | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (21%) | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (7.9%, 6.6×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 2,362 | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (18%) | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.4%, 2.8×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 4,493 | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (20%) | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (7.3%, 2.8×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 5,883 | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (20%) | Position lamp: not working (11%, 1.8×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 5,095 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (22%) | Position lamp: not working (12%, 1.8×) |
| 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 3,506 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (22%) | Track rod end: ball joint has slight play (8.1%, 3.5×) |
| 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) | 1,889 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (24%) | Track rod end: ball joint has slight play (7.9%, 3×) |
| 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 1,603 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (27%) | Position lamp: not working (12%, 1.8×) |
Peugeot 307 by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 499 | Stop lamp: not working at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (2.5×) |
| 2002 | 2,015 | Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (2.4×) |
| 2003 | 3,280 | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (3.1×) |
| 2004 | 4,826 | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (4.4×) |
| 2005 | 6,309 | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (4.6×) |
| 2006 | 9,327 | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (6.6×) |
| 2007 | 9,963 | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (8.2×) |
| 2008 | 2,351 | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (11×) |
| 2009 | 401 | Track rod end: ball joint has slight play at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (5.8×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Peugeot 307?
In 39,005 UK MOT tests of the Peugeot 307 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is joints (constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt): recorded on 10% of tests of 2007–2009 cars at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km), 11× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: track rod end (ball joint has slight play) (4.6×); headlamp (not working on dipped beam) (3×); brake discs (worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened) (2.9×). The most common reasons a Peugeot 307 fails its MOT are position lamp (not working); joints (constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt); coil spring (fractured or broken).
Why do Peugeot 307s fail the MOT?
Across 39,005 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Peugeot 307 were position lamp (not working) (11% of tests); joints (constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) (7.3% of tests); coil spring (fractured or broken) (7.1% of tests).
At what mileage do Peugeot 307 problems start?
The clearest Peugeot 307-specific issue, joints (constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt), peaks against other cars at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) on 2007–2009 cars (10% of tests vs 0.9% for all cars that age).
Where does this Peugeot 307 data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 39,005 tests of the Peugeot 307. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.