Peugeot 206 1.6 XSi Review

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Peugeot 206 1.6 XSi
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mocev's Review of Peugeot 206 1.6 XSi

29th Jun 2006

Overall Rating

2 stars
  • Value for money
    1.5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    3
  • Performance
    2 stars
  • Reliability
    1.5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2003
  • Doors
    3
  • Practicality
    2.5 stars
Good Points

Looks quite nice. Easy to drive.


Bad Points

Continous problems with cutting out, stalling, "emission" light coming up sporadically on the dashboard, wheels squeaking, rattles, poor customer services from Peugeot, uncomfortable on long distance journeys.


General Comments

I've had nothing but trouble with my 206XSi. After the honeymoon period had worn off (after about six months) I have developed an intense loathing of my car and Peugeot in general.
The car revs up on its own accord (Herbie style) whilst the engine is supposedly idling (happens at traffic lights/junctions, etc). It will cut out completely for no reason what-so-ever whilst I'm driving down the street at a steady 30-40 mph. This of course is extremely dangerous .
I've took the car into Peugeot several times only to be told that they can't find anything wrong with it - and suggest that it is either my driving or I'm imagining it.....
I am not however, alone. I've spoken to other 206 drivers who also suffer from this problem. One girl told me her car had cut out whilst approaching a roundabout and duly caused an accident. I have recently discovered that the issue has even been brought up on Watchdog. Peugeot still refuse to accept that there is anything wrong with the car.
I'm stuck with a car that is a liability as I can't possibly sell something that could potentially put somebody's life at risk.
The shoddiness of the car is matched only by Peugeots customers services.

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  • tarps on 19th Jul 2007

    I also had the exact same problems with my car... other than that I loved it and tempted to update soon to xsi model!