1998 Peugeot 106 XRD review from UK and Ireland
"Very cheap car to run if you service it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Immobiliser locked me out when trying to change the number.
Clutch cable snapped.
Rear axle needed replacing.
New exhaust at MOT near 100000 miles.
Possible new engine mounts required.
General comments?
Bought this as a cheap work vehicle, and I must say it is very economical to run. Last checked the mpg at 64 mpg.
Thrashed in for a commute of 42 miles a day for a year, and it never bothered it. Returns good mpg however its driven.
Handles well and performance similar to maybe a 1.2 petrol; difficult to compare however as it has a lot of torque, will pull uphill as easy as on the flat; it's not a car you can run forever with out maintenance.
It's has some fairly major work done; most recently the rear axle, which is common to most Peugeots and Citroens; the wheels start leaning in.
Other than that, it's a good second hack, always starts on the button, just build quality a bit poor.
The heated windows are problematic, as are the electrics, but plenty in scrap yards to get complete bits from.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 85000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100000 miles |
| Previous car | Renault Scenic |
| Date of Entry | 9th September, 2007 |