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Peugeot 309 MOT Results

62.8% pass rate
from 172 tests in 2020
(42% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Peugeot 309 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Brakes (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 16% fail on Brake performance (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 9.3% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 9.3% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 8.1% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (63% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 5.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.58% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.58% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pedal (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.7% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (88% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Cable (14 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.58% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.2% fail on Hydraulic systems (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake fluid (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.58% fail on Servos
    • 0.58% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.58% fail on Lever
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Electrical equipment (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Horn (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Battery(ies) (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim (3.7% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim (11% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp (36% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps (0.15% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp (4.3% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (77% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (56% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type (56% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.58% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (53% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (53% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (51% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.58% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.58% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.58% fail on Switch
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (75% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Transmission (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.58% fail on Joints
      • 0.58% fail on Belts
    • 2.9% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pipe (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (42% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Doors (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Front passenger's door (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.58% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.58% fail on Chassis
      • 0.58% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.58% fail on Seats
      • 0.58% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 9.9% fail on Suspension (27% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (59% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings (24% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms (5.1% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Springs (70% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Mounting (24 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers (83% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.58% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.58% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.3% fail on Visibility (49% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Washers (53% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers (43% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (16% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (20% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Spark ignition (14% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Non catalyst emissions (36% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.58% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.58% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.3% fail on Steering (38% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components (12% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end (42% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.58% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (6.6% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts (6.8% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas (11% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Condition
  • 1.2% fail on Tyres (17% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (84% worse than other pre-1990 cars)