Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent value. £650 with only 46k miles and FSH. Brilliant first car.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    50mpg. Parts can be bought second-hand for next to nothing.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Handling doesn't feel secure at speed, but good round town.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Excellent for a 1.1.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Trouble starting sometimes. Previous 205 (1.4 sr) had numerous faults.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Good for age and price.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Very noisy at 50mph+.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    No alarm/immobiliser. Car shouldn't tempt thieves anyway.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never serviced it.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No