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PEUGEOT 308 Common
As of 2026 Q1, 143,357 PEUGEOT 308s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 173,490 in 2019 Q4 — only 83% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 30,133 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 6,582 a year (4.6% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2041 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 143,357 on the road.
Rarer than 3% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 6,582 a year (4.6% of survivors). At that pace roughly 113,334 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2041.
About the 308
The Peugeot 308 is a small family car (C-segment car; compact car in North America) produced by French automobile manufacturer Peugeot. It was unveiled in June 2007, and launched in September 2007 in hatchback form, which was followed by station wagon (the 308 SW) in March 2008, coupé cabriolet (the 308 CC) in February 2009, and a sedan version (the 408) in February 2010. The 308 replaced the 307, and positioned below the 508 and above the smallest 208. The first generation was largely based on its predecessor, the 307, and utilized modified versions of that car's drivetrain and chassis. The second...
PEUGEOT 308 — questions & answers
How many PEUGEOT 308 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 143,357 PEUGEOT 308 were still registered in the UK — 132,748 licensed and on the road, plus 10,609 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the PEUGEOT 308 rare?
The PEUGEOT 308 is common, with 143,357 still on the road, making it rarer than 3% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the PEUGEOT 308 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of PEUGEOT 308 on UK roads fell by 8,730 (5.7%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 113,334 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most PEUGEOT 308 use?
Most PEUGEOT 308 run on diesel — about 64% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, plug-in hybrid, hybrid, electric.
When did the PEUGEOT 308 peak?
The PEUGEOT 308 peaked at 173,490 registered in 2019 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.