Is the Peugeot 308 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 141,702 MOT tests, around 50% of Peugeot 308s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 35% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 15%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 66% diesel, 33% petrol. Diesel 308s are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol 308 in the data (2007 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 50%
- Likely charged
- 35%
- Depends on the car
- 15%
- MOT tests analysed
- 141,702
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308 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many 308s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant61 tested | Likely compliant41 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant958 tested | Likely compliant2,825 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant2,547 tested | Likely compliant4,633 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant3,640 tested | Likely compliant4,989 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant5,095 tested | Likely compliant4,201 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant10,536 tested | Likely compliant4,369 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car10,998 tested | Likely compliant3,418 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car10,289 tested | Likely compliant2,150 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged9,918 tested | Likely compliant855 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged9,380 tested | Likely compliant1,435 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged7,540 tested | Likely compliant2,855 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged8,513 tested | Likely compliant5,394 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged8,211 tested | Likely compliant5,371 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged5,784 tested | Likely compliant4,477 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged750 tested | Likely compliant452 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the 308
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (66% of 308s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (33% of 308s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
308s from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (15% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Peugeot can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how 308s fare at the MOT too: see the Peugeot 308 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Peugeot 308 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Peugeot 308s in this data were first registered between 2007 and 2021. 2016 was the most common year, with 14,905 tests (11% of the total), and half were registered in 2013 or later.
308s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 71% of the time, at an average of 66,786 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 56% of the time with 93,794 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel 308s likely to comply are from 2016. 10,536 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 74% of the time and averaged 64,955 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the 308's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "fractured or broken" (4.8% of tests); lights and electrics: "not working" (4.8%); body and structure: "constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (4.3%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 19.9% of tests.
Overall, 65% of 308s passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 77,711 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Peugeot models
About this data
Based on 141,702 first MOT tests of the Peugeot 308 carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 141,702 MOT tests say about the Peugeot 308 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Peugeot 308 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 50% of 308s on the road are likely compliant and 35% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol 308 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol 308s first registered from 2007 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel 308 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel 308s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific 308 is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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