1993 Peugeot 205 Junior review from UK and Ireland

There was a slight head gasket leak, but not enough to bother getting it fixed. Also, soon after buying it, the power steering unit decided to leak fluid everywhere, but this was fixed for a relatively small fee.

Mmmm. I remember this as being a superbly reliable little car. The diesel engine would light no fires, but it was so cheap to run, 'cheap as chips' as David Dickinson would say.

Fond memories of the high miles we would clock up (72000 in just over four years) as it never missed a beat, just chugging on and on. Bit like me says the wife!

The 'jeans' look interior on the seats and door trims was not to our liking, but we were offered the car at an increadibly cheap price so who could argue. It was hard wearing enough though.

Never once used a Peugeot dealer to service it as it was so easy to work on myself. Parts were always easy and cheap enough to get hold of also. Tyre wear was negligable and I think the only thing I replaced was a broken windscreen.

Traded it in for a Saxo VTR. What a mistake. Never again, even though the Saxo had better performance and handling. It could not compare in finish and general practical, everyday motoring.

Still a few seen around today and at bargain prices too. The insurance was very cheap for a foreign car so I remember. Nice easy gearbox, a pleasure to drive. An ideal first car I would presume.