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PEUGEOT METAL X Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 1 PEUGEOT METAL X remains registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 2 in 2014 Q3 — only 50% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the PEUGEOT METAL X is rarer than 93% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 1 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 93% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the METAL X
The Peugeot 309 is a small family car that was manufactured between 1985 and 1994 in France, England and Spain by PSA Peugeot Citroën. It was originally intended to be badged as a Talbot and, as development progressed, to be called the Talbot Arizona. It was the replacement for the Talbot Horizon, which had started life as a Chrysler in Britain and a Simca in France, and was also being built in several guises for the market in America. In 1985, the PSA Group decided to discontinue the Talbot brand, with the last passenger vehicle branded as a Talbot to be launched being the Samba of 1981, and to...
PEUGEOT METAL X — questions & answers
How many PEUGEOT METAL X are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 1 PEUGEOT METAL X were still registered in the UK — 0 licensed and on the road, plus 1 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the PEUGEOT METAL X rare?
The PEUGEOT METAL X is genuinely rare, with only 1 left, making it rarer than 93% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the PEUGEOT METAL X increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of PEUGEOT METAL X on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most PEUGEOT METAL X use?
Most PEUGEOT METAL X run on diesel — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the PEUGEOT METAL X peak?
The PEUGEOT METAL X peaked at 2 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.