Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to buy and popular with young drivers, so always able to sell.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Small engines. Cheap to run and low insurance group.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Drives well for an old car. Steering sometimes heavy, though.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent around town.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have had a few problems starting in cold weather.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very popular.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Hasn't got all the 'mod cons', but fairly comfortable.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    No security features, so is wise to buy a krook lock or have an alarm fitted.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Broke down once when the choke failed to work.

    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?

    Yes