Used car guide

2018 Peugeot 308: petrol or diesel?

Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.

Petrol 80% pass first time (all 2018 cars: 83%) Stands out: anti-roll bar link joints 18.8×, brake discs 1.6×, number plate lights 2.9× 14,579 MOTsSee the petrol guide › Diesel 77% pass first time (all 2018 cars: 83%) Stands out: anti-roll bar link joints 18.3×, number plate lights 4.7×, headlights 2.4× 10,660 MOTsSee the diesel guide ›

Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.

Known faults on every 2018 Peugeot 308

Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.

  • Many recalls (23)

    All engines

    Recalls covered fuel leaks that could cause a fire, front subframe corrosion (2020), door latches, turbo and engine oil leaks, starter motors, overheating, airbags, particulate filters and emissions software.

    At the viewing: Ask a Peugeot dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.

    Source: Auto Express: used Peugeot 308 (Mk2, 2013-2021) buyer's guide

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Other years

Every year of the Peugeot 308 compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2026–Too new for MOT data
2025–Too new for MOT data
2024–Too new for MOT data
2023198Tyres 13%
20223,930Tyres 28%
20213,259Tyres 21%
202011,235Tyres 25%
201921,284Tyres 30%
201727,414Tyres 31%
201643,573Tyres 32%
201541,816Tyres 34%
201436,050Tyres 36%
201330,664Tyres 36%
201229,841Tyres 37%
201128,187Suspension 37%
201036,124Tyres 38%
200933,439Suspension 42%
200823,964Suspension 45%
20072,653Suspension 51%