On this day in auto history – February 24th

Wed 24th Feb 2021

On this day in 1983, the award-winning Peugeot 205 - the vehicle which was to transform the fortunes of the company - was launched to widespread acclaim.

Praised for its exterior styling, the 205 was an instant hit in Europe and quickly became the benchmark for the supermini sector, even winning CAR Magazine’s prestigious “Car of the decade” award for the 1980’s.

By the time its 13-year production run ended in 1996, it had comfortably become the best-selling Peugeot model in the UK but sales had dwindled owing to intense competition in the sector from fresh competitors like the Renault Clio, as well as new generation Ford Fiestas and Volkswagen Polos.

Peugeot belatedly launched the enduring 206 as direct replacement and that model has gone on to enjoy even greater sales success, becoming Peugeot’s best-selling car of all time.

The tax values are provided by a third-party supplier and while every effort is made to ensure their accuracy please double check with your advisor. If the car was registered after 31/03/2017 then it is subject to new tax rules. All prices we display are for the cars second tax payment onwards. You can find out information on the cars first tax payment here

Cars registered on or after 1 April 2017

Rates for second tax payment onwards

Fuel type	Single 12 month payment	Single 12 month payment by Direct Debit	Total of 12 monthly payments by Direct Debit	Single 6 month payment	Single 6 month payment by Direct Debit
Petrol or diesel	£180	£180	£189	£99	£94.50
Electric	£0	N/A	N/A	£0	N/A
Alternative	£170	£170	£178.50	£93.50	£89.25

Alternative fuel vehicles include hybrids, bioethanol and liquid petroleum gas.

Vehicles with a list price of more than £40,000

You have to pay an extra £390 a year if you have a car with a ‘list price’ (the published price before any discounts) of more than £40,000. You do not have to pay this if you have a zero emission vehicle.

You only have to pay this rate for 5 years (from the second time the vehicle is taxed).

Check the list price with your dealer so you know how much vehicle tax you’ll have to pay.

Fuel type	Single 12 month payment	Single 12 month payment by Direct Debit	Total of 12 monthly payments by Direct Debit	Single 6 month payment	Single 6 month payment by Direct Debit
Petrol or diesel	£570	£570	£598.50	£313.50	£299.25
Alternative	£560	£560	£588	£308	£294