Second Hand Peugeot 306 Windscreen

The Peugeot 306 was produced from 1993 to 2002, with a significant facelift arriving in 1997 that updated the front end styling. Windscreens from pre-facelift (1993–1997) and post-facelift (1997–2002) cars are not the same and should not be assumed interchangeable, so always tell the breaker which year your car is. The generation and body style are the key factors for fitment, not the engine or trim level.

These two cars sit either side of the 1997 facelift, which changed the bodyshell and screen aperture, so a direct swap is not guaranteed. You should confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before buying, as crossing that 1997 boundary is where mismatches typically occur. Do not assume fitment based on the model name alone.

Trim level does not affect windscreen fitment on the 306 — the screen is determined by the body style and model year, not whether the car is an XR, SR, XT, or any other grade. You may find that a screen sourced from a different trim has slightly different dealer markings or tinting, but these are cosmetic differences only and do not affect whether it will fit. Focus on confirming the year and body style with the breaker rather than worrying about trim.

Yes, this does matter — a heated windscreen has embedded elements in the glass and a different wiring connector, so it is not a like-for-like swap with an unheated screen. When contacting a breaker, tell them whether your current screen is heated or unheated so they can match the correct type. Fitting the wrong type may mean the heating function does not work or the connectors do not line up.

Some later 306 windscreens were fitted with attachment points or brackets to support a rain sensor, and if your car has one you will want a screen that accommodates it. However, whether a specific used screen is compatible with your exact sensor setup is something you should confirm directly with the breaker against your registration, as this varies and cannot be assumed from the year alone. Getting this wrong can mean the sensor does not locate correctly or function as intended.

Yes — the 306 was offered in several body styles including hatchback, saloon, estate, and cabriolet, and the windscreen is specific to the body style rather than shared across all variants. Always tell the breaker the exact body style of your car alongside the year, as a hatchback screen will not fit a cabriolet, for example. Confirming both the body style and model year together is the most reliable way to get the right screen.