2000 Peugeot 306 2.0L Petrol · X532 EVC
2000 Peugeot 306 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 135,731 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 306
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X532 EVC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2022
- 135,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X532 EVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Peugeot 306 (X532 EVC) between November 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
X532 EVC Mileage History
- 15/11/2021135,035 mi
- 17/11/2022135,721 mi+686 mi
- 03/12/2022135,731 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 664 miles per year across 3 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: Below Average
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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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