Car statistics
How many Peugeot 309s 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.
There were 207 Peugeot 309s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 1,323 declared off the road (SORN). That is 99.9% fewer than the 196,708 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.
The count was highest in 1994, when this data begins.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 196,708 |
| 1995 | 189,801 |
| 1996 | 187,109 |
| 1997 | 179,556 |
| 1998 | 167,609 |
| 1999 | 153,064 |
| 2000 | 132,560 |
| 2001 | 109,250 |
| 2002 | 83,967 |
| 2003 | 59,635 |
| 2004 | 40,536 |
| 2005 | 26,194 |
| 2006 | 15,989 |
| 2007 | 10,070 |
| 2008 | 6,554 |
| 2009 | 4,242 |
| 2010 | 2,881 |
| 2011 | 2,042 |
| 2012 | 1,516 |
| 2013 | 1,088 |
| 2014 | 876 |
| 2015 | 666 |
| 2016 | 533 |
| 2017 | 436 |
| 2018 | 372 |
| 2019 | 337 |
| 2020 | 262 |
| 2021 | 243 |
| 2022 | 223 |
| 2023 | 237 |
| 2024 | 227 |
| 2025 | 211 |
| 2026 | 207 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
2 versions of the Peugeot 309 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 309 GTI | 35 | 328 |
| Peugeot 309 GTI Goodwood | 35 | 102 |
There were not enough MOT tests of Peugeot 309s in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.
Of the 214 Peugeot 309s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 41.6% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 27.6% have an engine of 1,201cc to 1,300cc. The share with an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc has grown from 0.0% in 2014 to 11.7%.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 89 licensed | 41.6% |
| 1,201cc to 1,300cc 59 licensed | 27.6% |
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 25 licensed | 11.7% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 16 licensed | 7.5% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 15 licensed | 7.0% |
| 1,701cc to 1,800cc 7 licensed | 3.3% |
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 2 licensed | 0.9% |
| Other sizes 1 licensed | 0.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,201–1,300cc | Petrol | 59 | 27.6% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 52 | 24.3% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 37 | 17.3% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Diesel | 25 | 11.7% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 16 | 7.5% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 15 | 7.0% |
| 1,701–1,800cc | Diesel | 7 | 3.3% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,901–2,000cc | 1,201–1,300cc | 1,401–1,500cc | 1,501–1,600cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 36.8% | 33.4% | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| 2015 | 36.4% | 32.8% | 0.0% | 10.4% |
| 2016 | 37.6% | 32.1% | 0.0% | 10.0% |
| 2017 | 38.3% | 34.0% | 0.0% | 9.0% |
| 2018 | 39.6% | 36.1% | 0.0% | 8.7% |
| 2019 | 40.4% | 33.0% | 0.0% | 10.5% |
| 2020 | 44.0% | 32.3% | 0.0% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | 44.4% | 31.0% | 0.0% | 11.1% |
| 2022 | 42.7% | 32.0% | 0.0% | 9.3% |
| 2023 | 44.0% | 24.5% | 10.8% | 8.3% |
| 2024 | 41.6% | 27.5% | 10.7% | 6.9% |
| 2025 | 41.6% | 27.6% | 11.7% | 7.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 66.8% | 33.2% |
| 2015 | 68.5% | 31.5% |
| 2016 | 68.8% | 31.2% |
| 2017 | 70.7% | 29.3% |
| 2018 | 72.3% | 27.7% |
| 2019 | 73.4% | 26.6% |
| 2020 | 72.6% | 27.4% |
| 2021 | 75.8% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 78.7% | 21.3% |
| 2023 | 66.4% | 33.6% |
| 2024 | 67.4% | 32.6% |
| 2025 | 67.8% | 32.2% |
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.
DVSA lists 1 safety recall for the Peugeot 309, launched on 8 September 1992.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Peugeot 309. 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 309 | 207 | −11.5% | 1,323 | 1004 | Petrol |
| 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 308 | 124,657 | −7.0% | 9,469 | 77 | Diesel |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 1,530 309 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
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