Second Hand Peugeot J5 Bonnet

The Peugeot J5 ran from 1982 to 1994, and bonnets are shared across the different body lengths and roof heights within that generation, so wheelbase or van versus minibus body style does not affect whether a bonnet will fit. The key question is whether the donor vehicle is from the same facelift period as yours, as front-end panels including the bonnet, grille surround and lights were revised during the model's life. Confirm the exact facelift cut-off against your registration with the breaker before buying.

The J5 received a facelift during its production run that changed the front-end styling, and a bonnet from before that update may not align correctly with the later grille and headlight arrangement on a post-facelift vehicle. We would not state with confidence the precise year that boundary falls, so rather than risk buying the wrong panel, describe both your registration year and the donor vehicle's year to the breaker and ask them to confirm whether the bonnets interchange across that facelift. This is the single most important check for this part.

No — the bonnet on the J5 is a front-end body panel shared regardless of what engine or gearbox is fitted underneath it, so a diesel or petrol donor vehicle's bonnet will be equally relevant provided the facelift period matches. You can safely ignore engine and transmission details when searching for this part.

No — the bonnet is part of the front-end structure which is common across the different body configurations within the J5 range, so wheelbase, roof height and body style do not affect fitment. What matters is the facelift period, so focus your conversation with the breaker on confirming that rather than the body type of the donor vehicle.

Trim level does not affect bonnet fitment on the J5 — the same front-end panel is used across the range regardless of specification. You may find minor cosmetic differences such as badge placement or panel finish on some donor vehicles, but these do not affect whether the bonnet will physically fit your vehicle.

Ask the breaker to compare the bonnet's front edge profile, hinge positions and the shape around the headlight apertures against a photo of your vehicle's front end, as these are the details most likely to differ between facelift periods. If possible, provide your full registration so the breaker can cross-reference the build date against their donor vehicle and confirm whether both sit within the same facelift generation. Never assume fitment solely on the basis of the J5 name without that check.