Second Hand Peugeot 306 Front Bumper

The Peugeot 306 ran from 1993 to 2002 and received a significant facelift in 1997, which updated the front end including the bumper, grille and lights. Pre-facelift (1993–1997) and post-facelift (1997–2002) bumpers are different designs and are not a straight swap between the two periods. Always confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before buying.

The 1993–1997 pre-facelift and the 1997–2002 post-facelift 306 have different front-end styling, so a 1999 bumper and a 1995 bumper are from either side of that facelift boundary. Whether a specific bumper can be made to cross that boundary is something you should confirm directly with the breaker against your registration, as fitment across the facelift is not guaranteed. Your breaker will be able to check the part visually and advise.

Within the same facelift period, the 306 front bumper is shared across body styles, so hatchbacks and cabriolets used the same front bumper design. The body style itself does not affect bumper fitment, meaning a bumper from a hatchback of the same facelift era should correspond to one from a cabriolet. Confirm the facelift period of the donor car with your breaker to make sure you are comparing like-for-like.

Trim level does not affect which front bumper fits the Peugeot 306 — the same bumper shell was used across the LX, GLX, XSi and other trim grades within a given facelift period. You may find cosmetic differences such as different fog light bezels, grille inserts or paint finish depending on the donor car's trim, so check the breaker's photos if matching appearance matters to you. The key fitment question is always the facelift period, not the trim.

The 1997 facelift brought a noticeably different front end to the 306, with restyled headlights, a revised grille and an updated bumper shape, so the two generations look clearly different side by side. If you are unsure which version your car is, check your V5C registration year or ask the breaker to confirm against your registration plate. A good breaker will be used to identifying pre- and post-facelift 306 parts and can advise you quickly.

Front bumper replacement on a 306 is a straightforward job for a competent DIYer or any bodyshop, typically involving removing the headlights and a series of clips and bolts. Used bumpers from a breaker are almost always supplied in the donor car's original colour, which is unlikely to match yours exactly, so factor in a respray or a colour-coded replacement when budgeting. Make sure you confirm the correct facelift period with your breaker before purchasing.