Car statistics
How many Peugeot 308s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 126,026 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 124,657 Peugeot 308s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 9,469 declared off the road (SORN). That is 22.1% fewer than the peak of 159,978 in 2019.
Numbers peaked in 2019 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 3,942 |
| 2008 | 28,237 |
| 2009 | 53,262 |
| 2010 | 75,468 |
| 2011 | 88,837 |
| 2012 | 102,020 |
| 2013 | 113,191 |
| 2014 | 124,327 |
| 2015 | 136,133 |
| 2016 | 149,087 |
| 2017 | 154,491 |
| 2018 | 159,061 |
| 2019 | 159,978 |
| 2020 | 156,902 |
| 2021 | 151,924 |
| 2022 | 147,812 |
| 2023 | 142,940 |
| 2024 | 135,655 |
| 2025 | 127,389 |
| 2026 | 124,657 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
4 versions of the Peugeot 308 have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 308 CC GT | 855 | 128 |
| Peugeot 308 Allure CC | 860 | 78 |
| Peugeot 308 CC SE | 550 | 112 |
| Peugeot 308 GT CC | 392 | 108 |
In 2025, 64.3% of Peugeot 308 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Peugeot 308s tested pass 70.9% of the time, so the Peugeot 308 does worse than average for its age, by 6.6 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 64.1%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Peugeot 308 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 88.3% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 84.2% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 78.6% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 69.2% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 57.6% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 50.9% | 58.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Peugeot 308 fails its MOT, appearing on 38.9% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 9.8% of Peugeot 308 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 38.9% |
| Suspension | 34.7% |
| Tyres | 22.0% |
| Brakes | 21.8% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 17.1% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.9% |
| Visibility | 12.5% |
| Steering | 9.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Peugeot 308 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, on 13.3% of 44,942 failed tests. 58.2% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 13.3% |
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 12.8% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 9.2% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 8.0% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play Steering | 7.8% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.2% |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.0% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.7% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.3% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 5.2% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 23.3% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 14.1% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 9.7% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 7.9% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.8% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 7.4% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 3.6% |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively Brakes | 3.2% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 3.1% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 2.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
16 years of the Peugeot 308, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2022 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (88.1% passed first time) and the 2007 cars worst (46.0%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | – | 786 | 46.0% |
| 2008 | – | 6,840 | 49.6% |
| 2009 | – | 9,428 | 49.9% |
| 2010 | – | 10,680 | 52.5% |
| 2011 | – | 8,875 | 57.1% |
| 2012 | – | 9,826 | 55.5% |
| 2013 | – | 10,725 | 55.0% |
| 2014 | 14,144 | 12,242 | 61.9% |
| 2015 | 15,331 | 14,090 | 67.4% |
| 2016 | 15,581 | 14,559 | 69.0% |
| 2017 | 9,675 | 9,174 | 72.0% |
| 2018 | 9,112 | 8,338 | 76.7% |
| 2019 | 7,422 | 7,159 | 81.0% |
| 2020 | 4,115 | 3,953 | 84.5% |
| 2021 | 2,154 | 1,986 | 83.4% |
| 2022 | 4,121 | 3,862 | 88.1% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Peugeot 308 covers 7,024 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 8,577 |
| 6–7 years | 8,080 |
| 8–10 years | 7,749 |
| 11–14 years | 6,740 |
| 15–19 years | 5,433 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Peugeot 308s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 28,798 in 2008. In 2025, 2,813 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 4,111 |
| ’08 | 28,798 |
| ’09 | 26,636 |
| ’10 | 21,954 |
| ’11 | 14,261 |
| ’12 | 13,809 |
| ’13 | 13,111 |
| ’14 | 14,183 |
| ’15 | 15,966 |
| ’16 | 16,305 |
| ’17 | 10,305 |
| ’18 | 9,341 |
| ’19 | 7,636 |
| ’20 | 4,244 |
| ’21 | 2,177 |
| ’22 | 4,119 |
| ’23 | 5,016 |
| ’24 | 4,001 |
| ’25 | 2,813 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 135,681 Peugeot 308s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 64.0% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc, and 17.9% have an engine of 1,201cc to 1,300cc. The share with an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc has fallen from 87.0% in 2014 to 64.0%. Diesels made up 68.5% of those licensed in 2014 and 64.2% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 86,823 licensed | 64.0% |
| 1,201cc to 1,300cc 24,310 licensed | 17.9% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 9,213 licensed | 6.8% |
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 7,479 licensed | 5.5% |
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 4,292 licensed | 3.2% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 2,312 licensed | 1.7% |
| Other sizes 1,252 licensed | 0.9% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 73,589 | 54.2% |
| 1,201–1,300cc | Petrol | 24,306 | 17.9% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 11,624 | 8.6% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 9,213 | 6.8% |
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 6,145 | 4.5% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Diesel | 4,270 | 3.1% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 2,311 | 1.7% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Plug-in hybrid | 1,608 | 1.2% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,201–1,300cc | 1,901–2,000cc | 1,101–1,200cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 87.0% | 0.8% | 5.2% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 84.6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 82.3% | 5.2% | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 80.4% | 7.2% | 7.3% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 78.1% | 10.0% | 7.2% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 75.9% | 12.5% | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 74.6% | 14.0% | 7.0% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 73.7% | 15.3% | 7.0% | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 71.8% | 16.1% | 7.0% | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 69.2% | 16.4% | 6.8% | 2.9% |
| 2024 | 66.8% | 17.1% | 6.8% | 4.2% |
| 2025 | 64.0% | 17.9% | 6.8% | 5.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Diesel | Petrol | Plug-in hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 68.5% | 31.5% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 69.3% | 30.7% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 69.9% | 30.1% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 69.7% | 30.3% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 68.8% | 31.2% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 68.0% | 32.0% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 67.7% | 32.3% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 68.0% | 32.0% | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 67.3% | 32.3% | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 66.4% | 32.7% | 0.8% |
| 2024 | 65.2% | 33.0% | 1.3% |
| 2025 | 64.2% | 32.7% | 1.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Peugeot 308 from 2008 to 2024. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2024), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel and petrol hybrid versions ranges from 36.9 to 65.6 mpg, with CO2 of 102 to 172 g/km; electric versions have an official range of 237 to 267 miles; plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 199.4 to 293.9 mpg (weighted). On the older NEDC test (listings 2008 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 34.4 to 91.1 mpg, with CO2 of 82 to 194 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Range, miles | Miles per kWh | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 petrol | 40.4–54.9 | 116–158 | – | – | 2019–2024 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d | 42 |
| 1.6 petrol | 36.9–40.1 | 159–172 | – | – | 2019 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 3 |
| 1.5 diesel | 50.1–65.6 | 113–148 | – | – | 2019–2024 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d | 23 |
| 2.0 diesel | 45.0–49.4 | 150–165 | – | – | 2019 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 2 |
| 1.2 petrol hybrid | 48.5–62.6 | 102–131 | – | – | 2024 | Euro 6 | 10 |
| 1.6 plug-in hybrid | 199.4–293.9 | 22–32 | – | – | 2023–2024 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d | 12 |
| Electric | – | 0 | 237–267 | 4.0 | 2024 | – | 6 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 petrol | 47.1–70.6 | 95–125 | 2014–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 55 |
| 1.4 petrol | 42.1–44.8 | 144–159 | 2008–2013 | Euro 4 to Euro 5 | 10 |
| 1.6 petrol | 34.4–52.3 | 125–194 | 2008–2018 | Euro 4 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 88 |
| Diesel | 39.7 | 187 | 2008 | Euro 4 | 1 |
| 1.5 diesel | 72.4–80.7 | 93–102 | 2018 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 12 |
| 1.6 diesel | 52.3–91.1 | 82–139 | 2008–2018 | Euro 4 to Euro 6 | 114 |
| 2.0 diesel | 39.7–76.3 | 97–187 | 2008–2018 | Euro 4 to Euro 6 | 58 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 59 safety recalls for the Peugeot 308 since 1992, the first in 2008. The most recent was launched on 3 June 2026.
All 59 Peugeot 308 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Peugeot 308. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 308 | 124,657 | −7.0% | 9,469 | 77 | Diesel |
| Peugeot 208 | 254,241 | +3.4% | 6,151 | 27 | Petrol |
| Peugeot 2008 | 201,583 | +10.9% | 2,940 | 40 | Petrol |
| Peugeot 3008 | 175,096 | +5.9% | 5,486 | 45 | Diesel |
| Peugeot 107 | 97,539 | −6.8% | 6,007 | 97 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 134,126 308 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 126,026 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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