Faults:

The crank snapped at 130000 Miles, rather expensive, but completeley self inflicted. (150 mph Racing a Porsche)

After rebuild there was a ticking noise, Soon rectified with new cylinder head more expense!!

Rear brake calipers did not work when I bought the car. I reconditioned them at no cost.

General Comments:

This car is amazing, as quick as an Audi TT, but faster much to the disgust of the driver!

It also handles beautifully.

The car used to tow a race car all over the country. This never seemed to be a problem you wouldn't know there was a trailer on until about 95 mph.

Faults:

Suspension drop links failed at 112000 miles I replaced myself.

H T lead failed at 117000 also replaced spark plug at the same time.

Seats have worn in the stitching on both front seats.

Gearbox sometime crunches into second gear.

General Comments:

The car drives very well and is spacey and comfortable.

The only really bad thing I can say about the car is that on a raining day the windows mist up something terrible.

Also it is a bit underpowered being only a 1.6.

Faults:

Coolant union split at 112,000 miles.

Shock absorbers failed at 129,000 miles.

Central locking sticks on occasion.

General Comments:

Very reliable and comfy car.

Quite fast and fairly quiet for a diesel with plenty of torque.

Excellent fuel economy.

Very good level of extras.

Faults:

Nothing has really gone wrong, the items I've replaced have been mainly service items; with the exception of a power steering line splitting (the connection between the pump and the cooler).

General Comments:

This car is known as the skip in my house, my wife hates it with a passion. But, I believe its one of motoring's hidden secrets.

It is a good sized family saloon, with enough performance to keep ahead of the majority of cars on the road, and an ability to put the power on the road and is about the best handling car I've driven.

It has never let me down in 2 1/2 years and 30k miles.

It's a shame that Peugeot haven't built an equivalent 406.

Faults:

Electric window motor slowed down and was replaced under warranty.

General Comments:

Excellent handling and ride. Even now its nearly 10 years old, it still drives better than most new cars I drive at work.

There is no rust anywhere to be seen and has cost very little in the past 8-9 years I've had it.

I love it to bits and will be sorry to see it go when I trade it in against a new Pug 307 - I may even keep it to go along side the new car!

Faults:

Catalytic converter failed at 76,000 miles.

Fuel Injectors failed at 80,000 miles.

Injection idle controller failed at 87,000 miles, 92,000 miles 101,000 miles.

Flywheel distorted and worn clutch replaced 89,000 miles.

Brake servo and brake compensator failed 89,000 miles.

Factory alarm and central locking failed at 90,000 miles.

Electric sunroof motor failed at 87,000 miles.

Dashboard instrumentation failure at 95,000 miles.

Front shock absorbers worn out at 80,000 miles.

General Comments:

This car is unbelievably badly made, such that many electrical items no longer work.

The engine is old fashioned, noisy, unrefined, slow, temperamental, expensive to mend and has aged very badly. The engine management, and ignition system is overly complex and despite numerous hours with main dealers and specialists (with huge bills resulting) it still misfires, does not idle etc.

The car is reasonably comfortable to travel in, (and to sit in and wait for the AA to arrive in) although the car handles badly due to the overly heavy 2.0l engine making it under-steer. This also contributes to the quick wearing of the tyres.