Peugeot 307 LX HDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Peugeot 307 LX HDI car check
Is the Peugeot 307 LX HDI reliable? We analysed 853 real MOT tests across 426 vehicles to find out.
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The Peugeot 307 LX HDI is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Peugeot 307 LX HDI.
Peugeot 307 LX HDI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Peugeot 307 LX HDI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1398cc
- Power
- 70 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 16.5 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Blue
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 62.7 mpg
- Urban
- 51.3 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 70.5 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1403
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 120 g/km Band C
- Emission class
- 3
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £30
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £N/A
Peugeot 307 LX HDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Peugeot 307 LX HDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Peugeot 307 LX HDI Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Peugeot 307 LX HDI fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Peugeot 307 LX HDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Peugeot 307 LX HDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Peugeot 307 LX HDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Peugeot 307 LX HDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Peugeot 307 LX HDI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 307 LX HDI THIS CAR | 73.0% | 853 | 146,097 mi | — yrs |
| Peugeot 206 | 67.7% | 9,831,622 | 65,066 mi | 28 yrs |
| Peugeot 307 | 67.5% | 5,095,133 | 73,548 mi | 25 yrs |
| Peugeot 207 | 70.9% | 4,554,199 | 59,259 mi | 20 yrs |
| Piaggio MP3 300 Hpe Sport | 86.7% | 949 | 8,866 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Peugeot 206 (67.7% pass rate) and the Peugeot 307 (67.5% pass rate), the Peugeot 307 LX HDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Peugeot 307 LX HDIShould you buy a used Peugeot 307 LX HDI?
The Peugeot 307 LX HDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.0% across 853 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common failure point is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
A typical Peugeot 307 LX HDI owner drives around 5,325 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.