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Used rear panels 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 Meriva ran in two generations: the original A-generation from 2003 to 2010, and the B-generation from 2010 onwards. Rear panels between these two generations are completely different and will not interchange, so always make sure the part you are quoted is from the correct generation for your car. Within each generation there may also be mid-run pressing changes, so confirm with the breaker against your exact registration to be sure.
Both years fall within the Meriva A-generation (2003–2010), so you are in the right ballpark and fitment is plausible. However, mid-generation pressing changes can occur without a formal facelift announcement, so confirm with the breaker against your registration before purchasing rather than assuming all A-generation panels are identical.
The Meriva B ran from 2010 and both years sit within that generation, which is a good starting point. That said, confirm with the breaker against your registration as mid-generation panel revisions can affect whether a specific part will line up correctly.
No — 2009 is Meriva A (2003–2010) and 2011 is Meriva B (2010 onwards), and these are entirely different vehicles on different platforms with completely different body pressings. You must source a rear panel from the correct generation, and confirm the exact year with the breaker against your registration.
Trim level does not affect rear panel fitment on the Meriva; the body pressing is the same regardless of whether the car is a Life, Energy, SE or any other grade. You may find that higher trim cars have additional badging or a different paint finish, so factor that in if you want the panel to blend in, but the panel itself will be the same part.
The most important checks are generation (A or B) and exact model year, as these determine the body pressing. Colour code matters for a tidy finish though breakers will usually supply the panel unprimed or in the donor car's colour, so be prepared for a respray. Always confirm the full details with the breaker against your registration number before agreeing a purchase, as minor production changes within a generation can affect whether a panel fits correctly.