Second Hand Peugeot 308 Bulkhead

The Peugeot 308 Mk2 ran from 2013 onwards, while the 2012 308 is the earlier Mk1 (2007–2013), so these are completely different generations built on different platforms and the bulkheads will not interchange. You need to source a bulkhead from the correct generation for your car – a Mk1 part for a 2012 car, a Mk2 part for a 2013-onwards car. Always confirm the exact year boundary with the breaker against your registration, as early 2013 cars could be either generation.

No – the bulkhead is one of the parts most dependent on body style, and the 308 SW estate and 308 hatchback have different rear structures, rooflines and side pressings that make them incompatible. Always specify your exact body style – estate or hatch – when getting a quote from a breaker. Fitting the wrong body-style bulkhead is not a straightforward swap, so treat this as a firm requirement rather than something to clarify later.

No – engine choice and trim level do not affect bulkhead fitment on the 308; the structure is determined by generation and body style, not by what's under the bonnet or what badge is on the boot. Whether your car is an Access, Active, Allure, GT Line or GT, the same bulkhead applies across those trims within the same generation and body style. You may find cosmetic or trim-related differences inside the cabin when fitting a breaker's part, such as wiring plugs or insulation, but the pressing itself will be the correct fit.

The 308 Mk2 received a facelift in 2017, and while both sit on the same platform, whether pressing changes were made to the bulkhead between pre- and post-facelift cars is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration rather than assume. The generation boundary matters most, and within a generation fitment is more likely, but mid-generation pressing changes are a known risk area on many models. Give the breaker both your reg and the donor car's reg so they can cross-reference before committing.

The 308 was sold in several markets under the same or similar names, and whether pressing differences exist between market variants on the same platform is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration rather than take for granted. The key fitment factors – generation, platform and body style – should still match, but subtle panel differences between regional variants are possible. A good breaker will be able to cross-reference part numbers against your reg to check before supplying.

The two main generations are the Mk1 (2007–2013) and the Mk2 (2013 onwards), and getting this right is the most important step since the platforms are completely different and the bulkheads will not cross between them. After confirming the generation, tell the breaker your body style – hatchback or SW estate – as this is the next critical factor. Giving the breaker your full registration number is the most reliable way to ensure they supply the correct part for your exact vehicle.