Used Peugeot 306 Bulkhead

The Peugeot 306 ran from 1993 to 2002 as a single generation on the same platform throughout its life, receiving a notable facelift in 1997. The bulkhead is a structural body shell component, so while the underlying platform remained constant, there can be pressing differences between pre-facelift (1993–1997) and post-facelift (1997–2002) cars that may affect how panels and components attach. Always confirm with the breaker whether the donor car's build date matches yours before purchasing.

No — the bulkhead is specific to body style, and the hatchback, saloon (called the 306 Sedan), and estate (306 Break) are all different body shells with different bulkhead pressings. You must match the body style exactly when sourcing a replacement bulkhead. Tell the breaker which body style your car is and they will quote accordingly.

The 3-door and 5-door hatchback variants of the 306 share the same basic floorpan and front structure, but the bulkhead area can differ where it ties into the bodyshell around the A-pillar and door aperture pressings. Confirm with the breaker that the donor car is the same door count as yours before proceeding.

Both generations sit on the same platform, so the structural concept is shared, but the 1997 facelift brought changes to front bodywork panels and their mounting points that may affect bulkhead compatibility across that boundary. We'd route this question directly to the breaker — give them your registration and the donor car's year so they can compare part numbers and assess fitment before you commit.

Trim level — whether XR, XSi, GTi, Cabriolet-spec, or any other 306 variant — does not affect bulkhead fitment; the engine and equipment level are irrelevant for this structural component. Body style and door count are what matter, so a bulkhead from an XR hatchback and one from a GTi hatchback of the same body style are the same pressing. Bear in mind minor cosmetic or ancillary-bracket differences are possible, so inspect the donor part with your specific car in mind.

This crosses the 1997 facelift boundary, which means there is a real possibility of differences in the pressing or panel attachment points between a 1994 pre-facelift car and a 1999 post-facelift car. The platform is the same, but whether that specific bulkhead interchange works cleanly is something you must confirm with the breaker against both registrations before buying. Never assume fitment based on shared platform alone across a known facelift year.