Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fun car with leccy extras.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Low MPG if driven hard, but no major problems.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great handling. Can be unpredictable at times.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very quick for such a low insurance group.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No major problems. Brakes and driveshafts go easily.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Be the coolest kid in the school car park.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seat ok, but too soggy for long journeys. Lots of head/leg room.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Mine was broken into within a month. Door locks are weak.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Poor. Very unreliable.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Noisy tappits, but nothing else after 130k!

    Other

    Driveshafts needed replacing more than once.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes