Second Hand Peugeot 106 Steering Wheel

The Peugeot 106 ran as a single generation from 1991 to 2004, with a significant facelift in 1996 that updated the interior as well as the exterior, so a wheel from a pre-facelift car may differ in hub fitment and airbag provision from a post-1996 car. Confirm with the breaker whether the donor wheel is pre- or post-facelift and whether your car has an airbag, as mixing airbag and non-airbag columns is not straightforward. Never assume fitment across that 1996 boundary without checking against your registration.

Trim level does not affect the steering column hub or mounting on the 106, so a wheel from an XN, XR, XT, or Rallye will physically attach the same way on a car from the same facelift era. Be aware that the Rallye and sportier trims sometimes carried a smaller-diameter or differently finished wheel, so the look and feel may differ from what you are replacing. Cosmetic differences are to be expected, but fitment is determined by generation and airbag spec, not trim.

Engine size does not affect steering wheel fitment on the Peugeot 106 — the column and hub are consistent across the 954cc, 1.1, 1.4, and 1.6 petrol engines and the diesel variants within the same facelift period. What matters more is whether your car has a driver's airbag, as this determines the centre boss and clock-spring arrangement. Confirm airbag spec with the breaker against your registration before ordering.

The 1996 facelift revised the 106's interior and introduced airbag fitment more widely, which means the steering wheel centre boss and associated wiring can differ between pre- and post-facelift cars. A pre-1996 wheel is unlikely to be a straightforward swap onto a post-1996 car with an airbag without additional work. Confirm with the breaker exactly what airbag setup the donor car had, and check this against your own car's spec before purchasing.

The Peugeot 106 was produced from 1991 until 2004, so it has been out of production for some time, but used parts remain available through UK breakers given how many were sold. When searching, make sure to tell the breaker your exact registration so they can confirm whether your car is pre- or post-facelift (1996 onwards) and whether it has an airbag, as these are the key fitment factors. Stock of quality used steering wheels does thin out over time, so it is worth acting promptly when a suitable donor is found.

The Peugeot 106 was built in both left-hand-drive and right-hand-drive configurations, and the steering wheel itself — being a removable component bolted to the column — is generally the same part regardless of which side the column sits on. However, any airbag wiring or clock-spring fitted within the wheel boss may be configured differently, so confirm with the breaker that the donor car was a right-hand-drive UK or export model if possible. Never assume a like-for-like fit without verifying airbag compatibility against your registration.