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With 137,779 currently licensed in the UK, the Peugeot 308 is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the 308 4 stars in 2022, with 84% adult occupant and 81% child protection scores.
It has a 75.5% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, brakes, exhaust emissions.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,849 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £237/month or 36p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2022
MOT Pass Rate
75.5%
180,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£237
est. annual total
New From
£28,000
Euro NCAP tested the 308 in 2022 and awarded it 4 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
84%
Child Occupant
81%
Pedestrian
69%
Safety Assist
62%
There are 58 known DVSA recalls affecting the Peugeot 308. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2026/020
On affected vehicles a non-conformity issue with the fuel injection common rail may lead to a loosening of the nut and a potential fuel leak.
Build dates: 2025-08-28 to 2025-10-07
R/2025/344
Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.
Build dates: 2016-10-14 to 2021-05-14
R/2025/277
On affected vehicles there there may be loose connections between a high-pressure fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail which potentially could lead to a leak and risk of fire.
Build dates: 2024-04-02 to 2025-04-17
R/2025/265
Affected vehicles may have been equipped with seat belt anchors not in line with regulatory requirements.
Build dates: 2015-10-12 to 2019-02-01
R/2025/246
Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.
Build dates: 2021-01-13 to 2023-01-31
+ 53 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 180,000 MOT tests, the 308 has a first-time pass rate of 75.5% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The 308 is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Peugeot 308 are estimated at around £2,849 per year, or £237 per month.
Fuel
£1,106
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,018
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The 308 achieves a combined fuel economy of around 47.7 mpg (38.6 mpg urban, 44.7 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 | PETROL | 47.7 mpg | 1.2L |
| 308 | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 62.6 mpg | 1.2L |
| 308 | PETROL | 42.1 mpg | 1.4L |
| 308 | DIESEL | 63.8 mpg | 1.5L |
| 308 | DIESEL | 78.5 mpg | 1.6L |
| 308 | PETROL | 40.1 mpg | 1.6L |
| 308 | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 47.7 mpg | 1.6L |
| 308 | DIESEL | 49.4 mpg | 2.0L |
Starting from £28,000 new, a Peugeot 308 typically retains about 50% after 3 years and 42% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 68% | £18,900 | −£9,100 |
| 2 years | 57% | £16,050 | −£11,950 |
| 3 years | 50% | £14,150 | −£13,850 |
| 4 years | 45% | £12,700 | −£15,300 |
| 5 years | 42% | £11,700 | −£16,300 |
| 6 years | 39% | £10,900 | −£17,100 |
| 7 years | 37% | £10,250 | −£17,750 |
| 8 years | 35% | £9,700 | −£18,300 |
| 9 years | 33% | £9,250 | −£18,750 |
| 10 years | 31% | £8,750 | −£19,250 |
There are currently 137,779 licensed and 9,866 SORN 308s in the UK (147,645 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The 308 has a 75.5% first-time MOT pass rate based on 180,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the 308 4 out of 5 stars when tested in 2022. It scored 84% for adult occupant protection, 81% for child occupant protection, 69% for vulnerable road users, and 62% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old 308 are estimated at around £2,849 per year (£237/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 58 known safety recalls affecting the 308. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new 308 starts from around £28,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 42% of its original value.
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