Car statistics
How many Peugeot 405s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.
There were 188 Peugeot 405s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 2,440 declared off the road (SORN). That is 99.9% fewer than the peak of 292,970 in 1996.
Numbers peaked in 1996 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 264,589 |
| 1995 | 288,897 |
| 1996 | 292,970 |
| 1997 | 285,249 |
| 1998 | 276,295 |
| 1999 | 265,603 |
| 2000 | 245,468 |
| 2001 | 219,868 |
| 2002 | 187,728 |
| 2003 | 152,664 |
| 2004 | 120,594 |
| 2005 | 91,046 |
| 2006 | 64,777 |
| 2007 | 46,035 |
| 2008 | 31,691 |
| 2009 | 21,356 |
| 2010 | 14,487 |
| 2011 | 9,744 |
| 2012 | 6,592 |
| 2013 | 4,398 |
| 2014 | 3,042 |
| 2015 | 2,190 |
| 2016 | 1,569 |
| 2017 | 1,139 |
| 2018 | 819 |
| 2019 | 609 |
| 2020 | 506 |
| 2021 | 406 |
| 2022 | 331 |
| 2023 | 280 |
| 2024 | 223 |
| 2025 | 197 |
| 2026 | 188 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
The Peugeot 405 GLX has its own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 405 GLX | 60 | 660 |
There were not enough MOT tests of Peugeot 405s in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.
Registrations of Peugeot 405s for the first time in Great Britain were highest at 122 in 2001, when this data begins. In 2025, 0 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 122 |
| ’02 | 86 |
| ’03 | 59 |
| ’04 | 36 |
| ’05 | 22 |
| ’06 | 14 |
| ’07 | 18 |
| ’08 | 6 |
| ’09 | 8 |
| ’10 | 11 |
| ’11 | 6 |
| ’12 | 9 |
| ’13 | 6 |
| ’14 | 1 |
| ’15 | 0 |
| ’16 | 0 |
| ’17 | 1 |
| ’18 | 1 |
| ’19 | 1 |
| ’20 | 0 |
| ’21 | 0 |
| ’22 | 0 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 0 |
| ’25 | 0 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 228 Peugeot 405s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 75.4% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 11.8% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc. The share with an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc has fallen from 82.6% in 2014 to 75.4%. Petrols made up 21.4% of those licensed in 2014 and 32.0% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 172 licensed | 75.4% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 27 licensed | 11.8% |
| 1,701cc to 1,800cc 20 licensed | 8.8% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 6 licensed | 2.6% |
| Other sizes 3 licensed | 1.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 139 | 61.0% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 33 | 14.5% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 23 | 10.1% |
| 1,701–1,800cc | Petrol | 14 | 6.1% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Diesel | 6 | 2.6% |
| 1,701–1,800cc | Diesel | 6 | 2.6% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 4 | 1.8% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,901–2,000cc | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,701–1,800cc | 1,301–1,400cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 82.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 82.1% | 8.7% | 8.6% | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 82.6% | 8.0% | 8.8% | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 81.7% | 9.0% | 8.3% | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 81.4% | 9.4% | 8.0% | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 79.0% | 10.8% | 8.7% | 1.2% |
| 2020 | 78.9% | 11.7% | 7.7% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 78.9% | 10.8% | 8.2% | 1.6% |
| 2022 | 78.4% | 10.7% | 8.4% | 1.7% |
| 2023 | 78.4% | 9.2% | 9.5% | 2.0% |
| 2024 | 75.7% | 11.3% | 9.3% | 2.4% |
| 2025 | 75.4% | 11.8% | 8.8% | 2.6% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 78.6% | 21.4% |
| 2015 | 78.0% | 21.9% |
| 2016 | 78.0% | 21.8% |
| 2017 | 76.5% | 23.4% |
| 2018 | 75.3% | 24.6% |
| 2019 | 72.0% | 28.0% |
| 2020 | 72.1% | 27.9% |
| 2021 | 71.4% | 28.4% |
| 2022 | 69.7% | 30.1% |
| 2023 | 69.9% | 30.1% |
| 2024 | 68.4% | 31.6% |
| 2025 | 68.0% | 32.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
DVSA lists 5 safety recalls for the Peugeot 405 since 1992, the first in 1993. The most recent was launched on 1 February 2000.
All 5 Peugeot 405 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Peugeot 405. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 405 | 188 | −10.5% | 2,440 | 1028 | Diesel |
| Peugeot 208 | 254,241 | +3.4% | 6,151 | 27 | Petrol |
| Peugeot 2008 | 201,583 | +10.9% | 2,940 | 40 | Petrol |
| Peugeot 3008 | 175,096 | +5.9% | 5,486 | 45 | Diesel |
| Peugeot 308 | 124,657 | −7.0% | 9,469 | 77 | Diesel |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 2,628 405 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
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