2014 Peugeot 308: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2014 Peugeot 308s, from 11,636 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2014 Peugeot 308s than on all cars registered in 2014.
- Number plate lights2.7× usualPeugeot 30814% All 2014 cars5.2%
Failed outright at MOT: 3.9%, against 1.5% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £5–£40 our estimateAt the viewing: Check the number plate lights work and the plates are clean and legal.
- Link ball joint covers5.5× usualPeugeot 3087.7% All 2014 cars1.4%
Failed outright at MOT: 5%, against 0.8% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.
- Track rod ends2.2× usualPeugeot 30810.1% All 2014 cars4.5%
Failed outright at MOT: 6.7%, against 2.3% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.
- Drive shaft (CV) joints2.8× usualPeugeot 3087.5% All 2014 cars2.7%
Failed outright at MOT: 5.5%, against 1.5% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £60–£350 our estimateAt the viewing: Drive slowly on full steering lock in both directions and listen for clicking. Look for split rubber boots behind the front wheels.
- Individual direction indicators2.3× usualPeugeot 3082.3% All 2014 cars1%
Failed outright at MOT: 1.2%, against 0.4% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £10–£80 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.
Shock absorbers: 2.6% here, against 5.7% of all 2014 cars.
By area
The share of 2014 Peugeot 308 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres37% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Suspension35% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes28% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics25% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Driveshafts and joints8% of testsRough price £60–£350
At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors7% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,180 | Tyres 29% |
| 2021 | 1,571 | Tyres 23% |
| 2020 | 3,773 | Tyres 28% |
| 2019 | 7,138 | Tyres 31% |
| 2018 | 8,421 | Tyres 31% |
| 2017 | 9,083 | Tyres 33% |
| 2016 | 14,317 | Tyres 33% |
| 2015 | 13,636 | Tyres 35% |
| 2013 | 9,743 | Tyres 38% |
| 2012 | 9,174 | Suspension 39% |
| 2011 | 8,384 | Suspension 42% |
| 2010 | 10,204 | Suspension 41% |
| 2009 | 8,785 | Suspension 45% |
| 2008 | 5,807 | Suspension 47% |
| 2007 | 588 | Suspension 54% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2014 Peugeot 308s registered in 2014. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score