The PEUGEOT 306 (1997-02) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.4 L is a practical five-door small family hatchback, sitting in the mainstream used-car class rather than the city-car or SUV market. Its compact footprint and extra rear doors make it easier to park and more flexible than a small three-door runabout, while its modest 1.4-litre petrol engine keeps the character straightforward. Mycarcheck.com has recorded just three checks for this exact model, covering three different VINs, so the figures are a small snapshot, not a dependable guide to every 306. Those checks show average recorded mileage of 97,000 miles, around 5,000 miles a year, and two previous keepers on average. The reported average private-sale valuation is £100; treat this as a historical data point, not a current asking-price estimate. It suits budget-minded commuters and first-time drivers, with comfortable everyday manners and a more composed feel than many small hatchback rivals from the same era.