Second Hand Peugeot 206 Gearbox

The Peugeot 206 ran as a single generation from 1998 through to 2009, so a 2003 and a 2001 car share the same broad platform, but fitment is driven by engine code above all else — not the year alone. If both cars share the same engine code (found on your V5 or via a VIN check) and the same fuel type and gearbox type, the chances of compatibility are strong, but ancillary and mounting changes can occur mid-production without a clean model-year boundary. Always confirm the exact engine code with the breaker against your registration before buying.

No — petrol and diesel gearboxes are not interchangeable on the 206, as the units are engineered around completely different engine outputs, bolt patterns and shaft sizes. You must match the fuel type as well as the specific engine code when sourcing a replacement. Give the breaker your engine code (stamped on the engine block and listed on your V5) so they can pull the correct unit.

Trim level does not affect gearbox fitment on the 206 — an LX, GLX, and a standard petrol hatch all use the same gearbox if they share the same engine code. The 206 GTi is a different matter because it uses its own distinct engine, so a GTi gearbox is specific to that engine code and will not simply drop into a standard 206. Focus on matching engine code, fuel type, and whether the box is a five-speed or six-speed rather than worrying about trim badges.

Body style does not affect gearbox fitment — what matters is whether the engine code, fuel type, and gearbox type match between the two cars. A 206 CC unit could in principle suit a 206 hatch if those mechanical details align, but confirm the exact codes with the breaker against both registrations rather than assuming body style rules it in or out. The breaker will be able to cross-reference by engine code quickly.

Engine displacement is a useful starting point but it is not precise enough on its own — the 206 1.4 was offered with more than one engine code over the production run, and different codes can mean different gearbox internals and bell-housing configurations. The engine code stamped on your block (and shown on your V5) is the single most reliable detail to give a breaker, as it cuts through any ambiguity around displacement variants. Confirm the code before agreeing a purchase and never rely on the 1.4 badge alone.

The 206 received a facelift around 2002 that brought some cosmetic and equipment changes, but the underlying platform and engine codes carried over, so a gearbox crossing that boundary may well be compatible if the engine codes match. However, mid-production mounting and ancillary changes can occur without a sharp year boundary, meaning early and later units are not automatically guaranteed to swap cleanly. Name both registrations to the breaker and let them compare the exact engine codes and any known production changes before committing.