Small car · 2001–2017 cars
Peugeot 207 reliability
The Peugeot 207 fails 49% of first MOT tests, 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, based on 502,325 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2024.
Checking a Peugeot 207 before you buy?
- first-time MOT fail rate (all cars: 28.4%)
- 49%
- first-time MOT fail rate (all cars: 28.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- MOT tests analysed, 2022 to 2024
- 502,325
- MOT tests analysed, 2022 to 2024
- typical miles a year, from MOT readings
- 6,400
- typical miles a year, from MOT readings
What this means for buyers
The Peugeot 207 is a below-average buy on MOT results. 49% of first-time tests fail, against 28.4% for all cars. Compared with cars of the same age and mileage, it has 31% more MOT fails. It ranks 50 of 63 small car models. Body, chassis and structure is its weakest area, with 170% more fails than comparable cars. The best year is 2006, with 22% more fails. The weakest is 2014, with 49% more.
A below-average model can still be a good buy if you check the right things. Ask for the MOT history. Then check the most common failures, as a share of tests: CV joint boot split or insecure (8.48%), position lamp not working (7.38%), coil spring fractured or broken (6.24%) and stop lamp not working (5.06%). Look at the driveshaft boots and springs, test every light yourself, and check the body and structure closely.
MOT fail rate by age
How the Peugeot 207 ages
Each point is the share of Peugeot 207s of that age that failed their MOT first time, against all cars of the same age.
| Age at MOT (years) | Peugeot 207 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 25.2% | 22.1% |
| 8 | 32.7% | 25.5% |
| 9 | 37.4% | 28.8% |
| 10 | 42.6% | 31.8% |
| 11 | 45.6% | 34.6% |
| 12 | 48.3% | 37.3% |
| 13 | 50.2% | 39.5% |
| 14 | 51.4% | 41.1% |
| 15 | 51.3% | 42.3% |
| 16 | 51.5% | 42.9% |
| 17 | 50.8% | 43.4% |
| 18 | 51.5% | 43.5% |
By year
The best and worst Peugeot 207 years
2006 cars come out best and 2014 cars worst, once age and mileage are taken into account.
| First registered | Tests | Fail rate | Against same-age cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 207 | 3,435 | 33.3% | 49% more fails | 43,680 |
| 2013 207 | 9,409 | 39.2% | 38% more fails | 65,634 |
| 2012 207 | 47,803 | 43.5% | 36% more fails | 72,077 |
| 2011 207 | 75,839 | 47.2% | 38% more fails | 75,589 |
| 2010 207 | 92,904 | 48.5% | 31% more fails | 81,145 |
| 2009 207 | 93,190 | 51.3% | 34% more fails | 81,991 |
| 2008 207 | 80,263 | 51.6% | 29% more fails | 85,657 |
| 2007 207 | 76,327 | 50.3% | 23% more fails | 87,037 |
| 2006 207 | 23,125 | 51.3% | 22% more fails | 90,043 |
Common problems
What fails most on a Peugeot 207
Its weak spot is body, chassis and structure: 170% more fails there than cars of the same age and mileage.
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics27%62% above avg
- Suspension17.7%26% above avg
- Body, chassis and structure14.4%170% above avg
- Brakes10.2%12% above avg
- Tyres7.6%10% above avg
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.3%61% above avg
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.1%21% above avg
- Steering3%10% above avg
- Seat belts and airbags1.5%12% above avg
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top MOT failures
- 1
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.48% of tests
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
- 2
Position lamp not working 7.38% of tests
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
- 3
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.24% of tests
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
- 4
Stop lamp not working 5.06% of tests
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
- 5
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.83% of tests
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
- 6
Dipped beam headlamp not working 4.73% of tests
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
- 7
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.44% of tests
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
- 8
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.96% of tests
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Most common advisories
Not a fail yet, but worth pricing in: these show up on a Peugeot 207's MOT certificate most often.
- Tyre worn close to legal limit18.2%
- Engine oil leak, not excessive14.57%
- Brake disc pitted or scored12.06%
- Tyre slightly damaged or cracking9.2%
- Exhaust mounting defective7.25%
- Coil spring showing some corrosion6.02%
Before you buy
What to check on a used Peugeot 207
- 1
CV joint boot split or insecure
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
- 2
Position lamp not working
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
- 3
Coil spring fractured or broken
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
- 4
Stop lamp not working
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
- 5
Every MOT since new
Look for the faults above coming back year after year: it shows how the car has been looked after.
- 6
The mileage record
A typical Peugeot 207 covers about 6,400 miles a year. A big gap or a drop between MOTs is a warning sign.
- 7
Finance, stolen and write-off
The records the MOT can't show. A Full Check (£9.99) covers all three before you hand over any money.
Fuel types tested
- Petrol65.6%
- Diesel34.4%
- LPG0%
- Electric0%
- Other0%
Most common colours
Black, Silver, Blue, Grey, Red
Average engine size: 1.5 litres.
Compare
How the Peugeot 207 compares with its rivals
| Model | Fail rate | Against same-age cars |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai i20 | 27% | 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age |
| Nissan Note | 34.9% | 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age |
| Mazda 2 | 30.8% | 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age |
| SEAT Ibiza | 33.6% | 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age |
| Peugeot 208 | 27.5% | 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age |
| Citroën C3 | 35.6% | 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age |
| Peugeot 207 | 49% | 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age |
Every small car ranked in the small car reliability index, or all Peugeot models.
Questions
Peugeot 207 questions, answered
Is the Peugeot 207 reliable?
On MOT results, the Peugeot 207 is well below average: it fails 49% of first MOT tests, 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage. It ranks 50 of 63 small car models in our index.
What fails most on a Peugeot 207 MOT?
The most common MOT failures on the Peugeot 207 are cv joint boot split or insecure (8.48% of tests), position lamp not working (7.38% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (6.24% of tests). By area, lights and electrics fails 27% of its tests.
Which Peugeot 207 year is the most reliable?
Among years with 1,000+ tests, 2006 cars do best (22% more MOT fails than the average car its age) and 2014 cars do worst (49% more MOT fails than the average car its age).
How many miles does a Peugeot 207 do a year?
A typical Peugeot 207 covers about 6,400 miles a year, from the mileage recorded at its MOTs. Check the car you're looking at against that with a free mileage check.
How do I check a Peugeot 207 before I buy it?
Enter its registration for a free check of its MOT history, mileage, ULEZ status and tax. Before you pay, a Full Check (£9.99) shows outstanding finance, stolen and write-off records.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 vehicles aged 3 to 25, normal tests only. How we compare like with like: our methodology.
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