Common Problems with the
2009 Peugeot 306

Buying Tips for 2009 Peugeot 306

• Inspect the rear wheels for vertical alignment; negative camber or tyre contact with inner arch liners indicates collapsed rear torsion beam needle bearings
• Check the front passenger footwell carpets and smell for sweet glycol odour, which points to a weeping or ruptured interior heater matrix core
• Test all electric windows and central locking functions while opening and closing the front doors to reveal broken wires in the A-pillar door bellows
• Confirm timing belt replacement history on HDi and 16-valve petrol models; belts must be renewed every 40,000 to 50,000 miles or five years to prevent catastrophic valve damage
• Inspect the front subframe, sills, and rear wheel arch seams for corrosion, particularly on cars driven through salty UK winters