How reliable is the Peugeot 308?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Peugeot 308 passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. The most commonly reported issues are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Average reliability
Based on 35,809 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 77.6%.
Peugeot 308 reliability by year
How the Peugeot 308 performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 54.7% | – |
| 2008 | 57.4% | – |
| 2009 | 60.3% | – |
| 2010 | 62% | – |
| 2011 | 66.4% | – |
| 2012 | 68% | – |
| 2013 | 67.5% | – |
| 2014 | 71.5% | – |
| 2015 | 76.1% | – |
| 2016 | 77.6% | – |
| 2017 | 81.4% | 87,964 km |
| 2018 | 83.8% | 73,859 km |
| 2019 | 88.4% | 71,361 km |
| 2020 | 90.9% | 68,630 km |
| 2021 | 89.5% | – |
| 2022 | 96.6% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Peugeot 308 as a model. The reliability of any individual Peugeot 308 also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Peugeot 308 reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Peugeot 308 passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 78%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Peugeot 308?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (1.9% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.9% of inspections); A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (1.9% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.7% of inspections); A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (1.2% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Peugeot 308?
For a typical Peugeot 308, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Peugeot 308 before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.