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Used rear cross members vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
The 308 runs in two clear generations: the first-generation (Mk1) covered 2007 to 2013, and the second-generation (Mk2) ran from 2013 onwards, with a facelift in 2017. These two generations sit on different platforms, so a Mk1 rear cross member will not cross to a Mk2 or vice versa. Always tell the breaker which generation yours is when asking for a quote.
A 2012 car is a Mk1 (2007–2013) and a 2014 car is a Mk2 (2013 onwards), so these sit on entirely different platforms and the rear cross member will not interchange between them. The year boundary here is critical — confirm the exact generation with your breaker and quote your registration so they can verify the platform.
Yes, body style matters significantly for a rear cross member: the hatchback and the estate (SW) have different rear structures to suit their respective body shapes, and the parts are not the same. Always specify whether your car is a hatchback or an estate when contacting a breaker, as fitting the wrong body style is unlikely to work correctly.
Trim level does not affect rear cross member fitment — the structural part is the same whether your car is an Access, Active, Allure, or GT Line. You may find minor cosmetic differences around the area (such as diffuser trims or tow-bar prep) that vary by trim, but the cross member itself is trim-neutral, so do not let a breaker charge a premium purely on trim grounds.
Both the pre-facelift and post-facelift Mk2 308 share the same generation platform (2013 onwards), so there is a reasonable chance the rear cross member is the same part across the 2017 facelift. However, mid-generation pressing changes can occur without obvious external clues, so you should confirm this directly with the breaker quoting your registration before purchasing.
For the 308, the rear cross member is primarily determined by the platform generation and body style rather than door count. Confirm the body style and generation with your breaker and provide your registration, as they can check the specific part against your vehicle to be certain.