Faults:

Mainly carburettor problems, and general bad running.

Constant ignition problems. The car cuts out at the most inopertune moments!!!

A swimming pool is developing in the boot!!!

Electric sunroof fails to close once open.

General Comments:

This is the most unreliable car I have ever owned, my head was buried under the bonnet every weekend, most days I felt like Basil Fawlty and beating it viciously with a branch!!!

Faults:

Two weeks after buying the car the A.B.S. (anti-lock braking system) warning light was constantly illuminated along with the "STOP" light, but still had good working brakes.

One week later the break fluid reservoir started smoking and the A.B.S. fuse kept blowing, which resulted in total loss of brakes (scary!). A computer diagnostic at a Peugeot dealer revealed a number of faults to the cost of £600 including a new A.B.S. computer, a new brake fluid reservoir, and labour.

Replaced ball joints.

Replaced drive shafts/C.V. joints.

Engine overheating, replaced thermostat.

Electric sunroof won't close all the way due to a worn gear in the motor assembly. Peugeot supply a repair kit (to my surprise) for this common fault.

Water leaking into boot, renewed boot seal, still water leaking into boot, can't figure where the hell it's coming from.

I decided to strip out the interior side trims which revealed water running down the back pillars, past the back shelf and into the boot. I had to have the back window re-sealed to fix the problem.

Electric window switches very tempremental. I find that dust can cause a bad connection inside the switch unit, especially when they haven't been used for a while.

The idle control valve (compensator) needs replacing at a cost of £200 to my amazement. It's only function is to provide a smooth idle speed.

Can be unplugged if it plays up to much.

General Comments:

This has got to be the best car I've ever driven for performance and handling even though it still has the standard 160bhp.

This car has given me hours of driving fun and sure does keep me busy in the garage.

The sporty exterior styling is complemented with a full black leather interior.

Still runs well at 11 years of age and with over 140k on the clock.

Faults:

Oil pressure sender failed along with the sump seal.

Loss of oil took out the crank and conrods bigend shells etc.

Piston bores were as new so that was OK.

New crank and pistons/rods sought from donor car.

Car ran fine for 1 week.

Ignition module went. Then again then again. Fault was sourced to a faulty distributor spiking to the head blowing the module.

Piston skirt literally fell off (been mechanic for 15 years, never seen that happen ever even on race engines), piston never hit anything, just the bottom dropped off.

Head gasket kits a ripoff at £60 for a head gasket on its own!!!

BMW 6cyl is only £60 for a completed head set including bolts.

4 weeks from rebuild no 2 cam went, no apparent cause, just worn lobe, replaced cam and valve cap.

Car has run fine since.

Manifold cracked, starter motor solenoid seized (new starter fitted).

Total repair costs so far £800, I've had it a year.

All of these faults however were not caused by poor maintenance, just bad luck at first. I suspect the car had FSH when bought and I've known the vehicle for the last 4 years with no problems.

I've since taken it off the road and bought a BMW - I needed something reliable. Mind you my car before the Pug was a Lada Riva 1.2L. Ran that for 30000 miles and finally sold it for banger racing. The car had had no service history and I only changed the oil twice and it never went wrong, not even a blown fuse. It cost me £20 LOL.

General Comments:

Reliability bah humbug!!!

Faults:

Timing belt snapped causing valves to bend, repaired and still runs fine but the exhaust constantly gets a leak from the manifold even though it has been put together several times.

General Comments:

Good performance, many people underestimate its ability. Brilliant road holding.

Faults:

ABS pump, thermostat housing leaking continuously no matter how much gasket sealer and paper I used. Brain went dead.

General Comments:

The fastest car I have ever driven.

150+ clock speed, stuck to the road like glue, and took bends like they did not exist.

Faults:

Brakes failed (Around 75k).

Sticky sunroof.

Dodgy alternator (75k).

General Comments:

Handles brilliantly for it's size.

Pretty quick.

Cheaper to insure, when considering performance, in comparison to other cars.

Faults:

Bulbs in centre console gone, speedo broken, front and rear shocks worn, cam belt worn, horn broken.

General Comments:

A nice looking saloon, reasonably cheap to run for its size. Very spacious. Basic features such as Central Locking and Sunroof on the model I've got, but the GR, SRi and Mi16 have more to offer.

Faults:

Head gasket, gear selector cable, tailgate struts, alternator, suspension bushes, CV gaiters, brake pads, hand brake cable, front sidelight, three dashboard lights. (All in the space of one year!)

General Comments:

Perhaps this was a Friday afternoon car but it's been the least reliable car I have ever owned. Apart from that it's comfortable, quiet and roomy. As it's automatic, it's not very economical.

Faults:

Brake pipes, abs pump, heated electric seats, heated drivers door mirror.

General Comments:

Excellent balance between being a super drivers car with good performance and handling balance and sensible family transport. Just look at the size of that boot!

Very enjoyable without upsetting the wife.

Faults:

Bought car from new. Wear and tear items exhaust, cam-belt, clutch at 80k, brakes/pipes. Drivers seat worn.

General Comments:

OK until stolen.

Super car but I wish thieves would leave it alone.