1996 Peugeot 306 1.9L Diesel · P465 CAU
1996 Peugeot 306 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 39,079 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 306
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Jan 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P465 CAU Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/01/2022
- 39,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P465 CAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Peugeot 306 (P465 CAU) between January 2007 and January 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Suspension (22 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
P465 CAU Mileage History
- 18/01/20077,272 mi
- 23/01/200810,015 mi+2,743 mi
- 05/01/200913,383 mi+3,368 mi
- 05/01/200913,383 mi
- 18/01/201016,810 mi+3,427 mi
- 18/01/201016,810 mi
- 04/01/201120,282 mi+3,472 mi
- 11/01/201224,475 mi+4,193 mi
- 12/01/201224,475 mi
- 10/01/201327,898 mi+3,423 mi
- 02/01/201430,023 mi+2,125 mi
- 02/01/201430,023 mi
- 21/01/201531,445 mi+1,422 mi
- 22/01/201531,445 mi
- 11/01/201633,150 mi+1,705 mi
- 12/01/201633,150 mi
- 19/01/201734,109 mi+959 mi
- 20/01/201734,109 mi
- 18/01/201834,864 mi+755 mi
- 23/01/201834,867 mi+3 mi
- 11/01/201936,077 mi+1,210 mi
- 21/01/201936,096 mi+19 mi
- 20/12/201936,839 mi+743 mi
- 24/12/201936,842 mi+3 mi
- 13/01/202137,276 mi+434 mi
- 05/01/202239,079 mi+1,803 mi
Average of roughly 2,125 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot Peugeot 306
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: PEUGEOT 306
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rear Torsion Beam Radius Arm Bearing Failure(Serious)
Like other classic Peugeots of this era, the 306 rear suspension relies on a transverse torsion beam with trailing arms riding on internal needle roller bearings. Over UK winters, moisture and road salt breach the outer rubber seals, causing the ungreased needle bearings to disintegrate and machine grooves into the axle tube journals. As the bearings collapse, the rear wheels tilt sharply inward at the top (heavy negative camber). Left unaddressed, the inner tyre sidewall cuts into the metal wheel tub.
- Heater Matrix Coolant Leak into Footwell(Moderate)
The heater matrix core tucked behind the centre dashboard console is prone to corrosion and plastic tank seam failure. As the core leaks, hot engine coolant drips directly onto the front passenger carpet and air ducting. In addition to losing engine coolant, the escaping ethylene glycol causes an oily, greasy film on the windscreen that cannot be cleared by wipers or demister fans. Replacing the matrix requires comprehensive dashboard removal, making labour costs high.
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- Rear Torsion Beam Radius Arm Bearing FailureSerious
Like other classic Peugeots of this era, the 306 rear suspension relies on a transverse torsion beam with trailing arms riding on internal needle roller bearings. Over UK winters, moisture and road salt breach the outer rubber seals, causing the ungreased needle bearings to disintegrate and machine grooves into the axle tube journals. As the bearings collapse, the rear wheels tilt sharply inward at the top (heavy negative camber). Left unaddressed, the inner tyre sidewall cuts into the metal wheel tub.
- Heater Matrix Coolant Leak into FootwellModerate
The heater matrix core tucked behind the centre dashboard console is prone to corrosion and plastic tank seam failure. As the core leaks, hot engine coolant drips directly onto the front passenger carpet and air ducting. In addition to losing engine coolant, the escaping ethylene glycol causes an oily, greasy film on the windscreen that cannot be cleared by wipers or demister fans. Replacing the matrix requires comprehensive dashboard removal, making labour costs high.
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