2002 Peugeot 307 Rapier HDi review from UK and Ireland

Water got into engine management system and caused the electrics to go haywire.

Clutch flywheel replaced twice in 36,000 miles.

Carpets are not fitted well in the boot.

Heated wing mirror failed.

Rear left tyre (only) wore out in less the 10,000 miles.

Rear suspension sounds like you've left the rear axle on the last speed hump.

Clunking when steering - traced to anti-roll bar.

Poor fuel economy (average 44 mpg over a year of testing - the brochure says 54mpg) The best I ever got was 48mpg, and I don't drive fast.

Sluggish on pulling away due to turbo lag.

Rear door handle refused to open.

Trim under rear seats is destroyed if you attempt to put them flat to carry a load - why is it made of cheap foam?

Dealers have been poor overall.

I got car as a company "lease." I was won over by the claimed fuel economy and the road manners, which remain good.

Since then, it has suffered a multitude of faults, most of which seem to be down to poor build quality and in my opinion, cost cutting.

The car is very comfortable to drive and the interior is a pleasant place to be, despite the blind spots and dodgy clutch.

I drive on a wide variety of roads, rough tracks and motorways and do a high mileage. My last car was a 2000 model Astra V reg. In 80,000 miles I had no major faults. What more can I say?

Peugeot could ruin their reputation with this car.