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PEUGEOT 305 Rare

As of 2026 Q1, 188 PEUGEOT 305s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 198 in 2014 Q3 — only 95% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 10 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 2 (1.1%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 83% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up. In all, the PEUGEOT 305 is rarer than 54% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

PEUGEOT 305 car — UK survivor photo
Photo: unknown, affiliated with Garage de l'Est, digitally modified and uploaded by User:328cia / CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q1
188
32 licensed156 SORN
▲ 2 (+1.1%) yr/yr
Peak: 198 in 2014 Q3 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 50 99 149 198 2014 Q32020 Q22026 Q1

How rare is it?

Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (188 in the latest data).

Rarer than 54% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 188 on the road today
Diesel 63%Petrol 37%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the 305

The Peugeot 305 is a medium-sized car produced by the French automaker Peugeot from 1977 to 1989. It was offered as a four-door saloon, five-door estate, and as a three-door van derivative.

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

PEUGEOT 305 — questions & answers

How many PEUGEOT 305 are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q1, 188 PEUGEOT 305 were still registered in the UK — 32 licensed and on the road, plus 156 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the PEUGEOT 305 rare?

The PEUGEOT 305 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (188), making it rarer than 54% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Is the PEUGEOT 305 increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of PEUGEOT 305 on UK roads rose by 2 (1.1%).

What fuel do most PEUGEOT 305 use?

Most PEUGEOT 305 run on diesel — about 63% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol.

When did the PEUGEOT 305 peak?

The PEUGEOT 305 peaked at 198 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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