2009 Peugeot 407 · 4,968 MOT tests
2009 Peugeot 407 reliability
2009 Peugeot 407s fail 45.7% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 407 years (4,968 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 407s: 46.1%)
- 45.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 407s: 46.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 115,924
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,968
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: about average for its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 14.8% of tests fail here (124% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 41% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Peugeot 407
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23%
- Body, chassis and structure14.8%
- Suspension11.5%
- Brakes9.3%
- Tyres8.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 11.55%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 7.89%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 6.28%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 3.8%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.62%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.94%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.93%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.73%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.2%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (8.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.07%)
Is a 2009 Peugeot 407 reliable?
2009 Peugeot 407s fail 45.7% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 407 years (4,968 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Peugeot 407 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (11.55% of tests), position lamp not working (7.89% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.28% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Peugeot 407 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Peugeot 407 shows 115,924 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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