Despite wear and tear (it has been around since 1998) Peugeot’s smallest car still holds considerable attract buyers; low insurance provides it with appeal to young drivers, and low running costs and simple manoeuvrability opens up the mature market.

Low-specification models often pitch and roll a tad too much for comfort when pressed hard, however the bigger-engined variants have uprated suspension which tightens cornering behaviour up nicely.

The variants – three and five door hatches, the 206 GTI hot-shot, a hot diesel, the SW mini-mufti purpose vehicle, and also the pretty and appealing 206CC coupe-cabriolet with power roof – make sure that there is something for everyone.