Used Peugeot 206 Central Locking Motor

Yes, central locking motors (also called door lock actuators) were fitted to many Peugeot 206 variants, typically on models equipped with central locking as standard or as an option — this covers a wide range of trim levels across the 206's production run from 1998 to 2009. The motor is a small electric actuator inside each door that physically moves the locking mechanism when the central locking is triggered. If your 206 has central locking (either remote or manual), it will have these actuators fitted.

The Peugeot 206 received a facelift around 2002, but the fundamental door architecture and locking actuator design remained broadly similar across the full production run from 1998 to 2009. In many cases the actuator unit is compatible across the pre- and post-facelift cars, but because door mechanisms can carry subtle running changes, you should confirm compatibility with the breaker using your exact registration before purchasing. This is especially worth checking for the rear doors versus front doors, as these can differ from each other even within the same car.

Trim level does not affect which central locking motor you need — the actuator itself is the same unit regardless of whether the donor car is an L, LX, Zetec, Roland Garros, or GTi. The locking mechanism is part of the door assembly, not linked to the equipment level or engine. You may find cosmetic differences in door cards or handles between trims, but the actuator behind the panel is interchangeable.

Engine type makes no difference to central locking motor fitment — the door actuators are completely independent of the drivetrain. A unit pulled from a 1.1 petrol 206 will be just as suitable as one from a 1.4, 1.6, or HDi diesel car, provided the body style and door position (NS front, OS rear, etc.) match your needs. Tell the breaker which door position you need rather than worrying about the engine the donor car had.

Yes, this is worth checking — rear door actuators can differ between 3-door and 5-door versions because the rear door on a 3-door 206 is physically a different panel to the rear door on a 5-door. For front doors the body style is less likely to cause a difference, but for anything rear-specific, tell the breaker whether your car is a 3-door or 5-door and confirm against your registration to be safe.

The 206 CC (convertible) and 206 SW (estate) share their basic platform with the standard 206 hatchback, so there is a reasonable chance the front door actuators are the same, but the unique body structures of the CC and SW mean rear or boot-lid actuators in particular may differ. Always quote your exact body style and registration to the breaker rather than assuming cross-body-style compatibility, as Findapart breakers can check against their stock to confirm before you commit.