Second Hand Peugeot 206 Bulkhead

The Peugeot 206 ran from 1998 to 2009 as a single generation on the same platform throughout, so in broad terms bulkheads share the same basic architecture. However, body style matters a great deal: the three-door hatch, five-door hatch, estate (SW), and convertible (CC) each have a different bulkhead pressing, so you must match body style exactly. Never assume a bulkhead from one body style will transfer to another, even within the same year range.

Because the 206 is a single-generation model running 1998 to 2009 without a major platform change, a bulkhead from 2001 and one from 2006 are broadly from the same architecture. That said, Peugeot did make minor pressing revisions during the production run, and whether a specific early or late shell matches yours exactly is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying.

Yes, absolutely — body style is the first thing to get right. The three-door hatch, five-door hatch, 206 SW estate, and 206 CC convertible all have differently shaped bulkheads, and none are interchangeable with each other. Always tell the breaker which body style you have when requesting a quote.

Trim level — whether your car is an LX, GLX, XS, GTi, or S16 — does not affect bulkhead fitment; the structure is determined by body style and door count, not specification. You may find minor cosmetic or ancillary differences on donor cars from different trims, such as varying scuttle grille finishes or wiring loom routing, but the bulkhead pressing itself is shared. Focus your search on matching body style and door count, and let the breaker know your registration so they can cross-check any detail differences.

The 206+ was a separate, later model sold from around 2009 onwards, and although it was visually similar to the late 206 it is not confirmed to share identical body pressings. Whether a 206 bulkhead genuinely crosses over to a 206+ is something you should confirm with the breaker against both registrations rather than assume compatibility.

Engine choice does not affect bulkhead fitment on the 206 — the bulkhead pressing is the same regardless of whether the donor car is a petrol or diesel. What does matter is body style and door count, so concentrate on matching those to your own vehicle and ignore the engine specification on the donor entirely.