2006 Peugeot 407 · 8,431 MOT tests
2006 Peugeot 407 reliability
2006 Peugeot 407s fail 46.4% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 7 407 years (8,431 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 407s: 46.1%)
- 46.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 407s: 46.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 121,787
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,431
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.2% of tests fail here (77% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Peugeot 407
Fail rate by area
- Brakes20.4%
- Lights and electrics19.7%
- Suspension17.3%
- Body, chassis and structure10.5%
- Tyres10.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 8.55%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.02%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 4.93%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 4.8%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.69%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Stop lamp not working 4.15%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.1%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (19.75%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (14.34%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.99%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (7.6%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (6.95%)
Is a 2006 Peugeot 407 reliable?
2006 Peugeot 407s fail 46.4% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 7 407 years (8,431 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Peugeot 407 MOT?
Most often abs warning lamp shows a fault (8.55% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (7.02% of tests), position lamp not working (4.93% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Peugeot 407 have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Peugeot 407 shows 121,787 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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