1996 Peugeot 306 XRDT from UK and Ireland - Comments

Air bag warning light flashing at 46,500 miles. Dealers sorted the problem out under warranty.

Air bag warning light flashing, again, a day later, but the problem was sorted for good.

Dashboard rattles a little occasionally.

Excessive wind noise at 60+MPH.

Generally I am pleased with the car.

Handling is very good.

The performance is very quick for a diesel.

Quite a lot of engine mods for this car, if you're into that sort of thing.

Looks damned sexy too!

Hi. If you check your airbag light warning, I bet you £10 that all they have done is disable the warning bulb - probably by just cutting the wire.

When they have problems with the brake wear sensors, most dealers normally just cut the brake sensor wires.

I bought a 306XRDT with 22000 miles on the clock and it has now covered 133000 miles.

The engine has been excellent, but the electrics are crap.

I've changed the starter motor, the windscreen wiper motor, both electric window motors, and have had problems with the central locking.

The car rattles and creaks like nothing else.

Would not buy another Pug - that's a cert!

I have problems with central locking too. Peugeot tried to fix, but did it cheap so a year on, I need to take it back. However I'd rather disable the central locking all together. Anybody knows how to do this??

According to the book, it seems the fuse for central locking also disable the electric windows and courtesy lights.

I have a Peugeot XTDT 1994, 124000 miles on the clock and going strong!

B.

I have an XRDT on a 96 P plate and have just battled with the cooling system, changing the radiator, the hoses are a nightmare you also need a pit or ramp to be able to get at them, the hose clips are spring metal and very troublesome, take care with the hose stub bit coming off the pump if you try to remove the pipe from it.

Central locking is also a problem and is jumping, said to be 2 broken wire in the loom on the drivers side door.

It's a nice quick, hard wearing car, but be prepared for quite costly services and repairs as she matures over 60,000.