Peugeot 308: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Of the 869,451 Peugeot 308 MOT tests in this dataset, 11.1% recorded at least one lighting & signalling failure. It shows up most on 2007 and 2008 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 8,384 | 18.3% |
| 2008 | 70,854 | 17.4% |
| 2009 | 90,110 | 17.3% |
| 2010 | 90,228 | 16.2% |
| 2011 | 65,628 | 11.2% |
| 2012 | 67,673 | 13.5% |
| 2013 | 68,729 | 14.4% |
| 2014 | 77,319 | 8.5% |
| 2015 | 86,289 | 7.4% |
| 2016 | 88,614 | 5.9% |
| 2017 | 53,660 | 4.8% |
| 2018 | 48,980 | 4.9% |
| 2019 | 32,354 | 5.0% |
| 2020 | 12,548 | 5.1% |
| 2021 | 3,610 | 6.5% |
| 2022 | 4,229 | 2.3% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.