Thin key has a weak point which snapped easily in the drivers door lock which required replacing.
Rear Brakes failed from leaking wheel cylinders which leaked onto the brakes shoes.
Off-side Ball Joint failed M.O.T on excessive play.
Near-side Wishbone failed M.O.T on excessive play.
Stiff accelerator pedal (required new cable)
Exhaust Center Box and Down pipe rusted out and required replacing.
The Peugeot 306 looks fantastic from the outside and also looks incredibly sporty in the three door version. It's modern looks also make it age slowly and an early example looks much newer than it actually is.
The 306's handling is faultless on any bend.
The 1.9 diesel engine can be fairly sluggish on acceleration, but once it's up to speed copes very well particularly on motorways. A very torquey engine which requires less gear changes at low speeds than any previous petrol car I have owned.
I think that the Peugeot 306 XND is a good wee car, brilliant for pulling trailers and there is only one problem, streamy windows.
The most reliable car I have ever owned, my 306XND has now got 178K miles on the clock, was rarely serviced by previous owners and in the last two years has done around 15K miles by me and the engine is still running in perfect condition. Slow acceleration, however continues to accelerate at a steady rate all the way to a hundred mph due to high torque figures, be gentle on the clutch when setting off and changing gear as the torque of the engine may weaken the drive shafts, even in low revs. Comfortable to drive, the steering will build your muscles up mind...
Very good car, handles very well, can take a lot of abuse and still drive the same! Never let me down. But I do agree it is a slow car but is very economical! Definitely recommend.
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