Faults:

At 2000 rpm there is an annoying ticking noise from the instrument panel, I suspect it is the rev counter and reported it from the first day. The dealer says that they cannot detect it.

Indicator operation poor with loss of self canceling and self activation of the main beam. Unit has been replaced.

Transmission whine on overrun/engine braking which is said to be a characteristic of the gear box set up and though it has not got worse it makes the car "feel cheap".

A creaking noise from the drivers side front and rear door area has become worse and the dealer reports that it will have to be investigated during a week in the work-shop. It may involve removal of the interior body shell liners.

Ventilation blower settings are poor with positions 1 and 2 hardly moving any air and the 3 position creating a noisy gale. Position 4 is hurricane force!

General Comments:

Fuel economy and performance are very acceptable and for a diesel it is quite on motorways.

Comfort is good with seats giving a good driving position, and plenty of interior space.

Watch out for Dealers moving second hand cars around the country to get them as far away as possible from the original owners.

Caution with Service Charges - get a quote before confirming the service. A 12000 mile service had a £200.00 labor charge.

Faults:

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.

General Comments:

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.

Faults:

Loose carpet in driver's foot well.

Indicator switch assembly broke.

Noisy rear suspension.

Driver's door handle trim falls off.

Driver's vanity mirror cover broke.

Radio/CD failed twice: third one fitted today.

Indicator changes from right to left when left turn is cancelled.

General Comments:

Dealer service is poor: fail to order promised parts; fail to return telephone calls; fail to resolve problems.