Peugeot 308: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 8.5% of Peugeot 308 MOT tests — 73,903 tests out of 869,451. It shows up most on 2007 and 2008 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 8,384 | 15.2% |
| 2008 | 70,854 | 13.6% |
| 2009 | 90,110 | 12.4% |
| 2010 | 90,228 | 11.8% |
| 2011 | 65,628 | 11.1% |
| 2012 | 67,673 | 9.3% |
| 2013 | 68,729 | 10.4% |
| 2014 | 77,319 | 7.8% |
| 2015 | 86,289 | 5.9% |
| 2016 | 88,614 | 5.8% |
| 2017 | 53,660 | 4.4% |
| 2018 | 48,980 | 3.1% |
| 2019 | 32,354 | 0.7% |
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.