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Peugeot 207 reliability

E · Poor

MOT pass rates and common problems from 1.5 million MOT tests of cars first registered 2006–2014.

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52.3%pass first time
−10.5 ptsvs typical car
Beats 11%of cars
1.5MMOT tests

Verdict

The Peugeot 207 passes its MOT first time on 52.3% of tests, 10.5 points lower than a typical car of the same age and mileage (62.7%). That puts it ahead of 11% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2006 207 does best (beats 20% of cars) and the 2011 worst (beats 7%).

Of its engines, the 1.6 Diesel does best (beats 14%) and the 1.4 Petrol worst (beats 10%).

Watch these weak spots

Lights & electrics1.6×as often as a typical car
Body & structure2.9×as often as a typical car
Drive shaft (CV) joints4.8×as often as a typical car
Headlight aim1.8×as often as a typical car

MOT pass rate by age

First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.

40%50%60%70%80%90%456789101112131415161718192082%68%61%53%50%50%49%49%51%
Peugeot 207Typical car, same age & mileage

Best and worst years

By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.

2006
Beats 20%
2007
Beats 17%
2008
Beats 12%
2009
Beats 8%
2010
Beats 12%
2011
Beats 7%
2012
Beats 8%
2013
Beats 7%
2014
Beats 9%

Engines

All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

EngineYearsTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.4 Petrol2006–2013772,25352.4%Beats 10%E
1.6 Diesel2006–2014348,48250.6%Beats 14%E
1.6 Petrol2006–2014264,90255.6%Beats 11%E
1.4 Diesel2006–2012162,09849.8%Beats 13%E

Where it fails

Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.

Exhaust: 6.7% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 4.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Suspension: 16.5% of tests fail on suspension, against 13.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Lights: 26.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 16.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Tyres: 7.6% of tests fail on tyres, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Brakes: 10.0% of tests fail on brakes, against 8.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Lights: 26.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 16.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights−9.6 ptsTyres: 7.6% of tests fail on tyres, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres−0.6 ptsBrakes: 10.0% of tests fail on brakes, against 8.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−1.1 ptsSuspension: 16.5% of tests fail on suspension, against 13.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension−3.1 ptsExhaust: 6.7% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 4.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust−2.6 ptsSuspension: 16.5% of tests fail on suspension, against 13.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Brakes: 10.0% of tests fail on brakes, against 8.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Tyres: 7.6% of tests fail on tyres, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Lights: 26.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 16.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Exhaust: 6.7% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 4.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Lights: 26.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 16.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights−9.6 ptsTyres: 7.6% of tests fail on tyres, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres−0.6 ptsBrakes: 10.0% of tests fail on brakes, against 8.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−1.1 ptsSuspension: 16.5% of tests fail on suspension, against 13.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension−3.1 ptsExhaust: 6.7% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 4.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust−2.6 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Lights: 26.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 16.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.

Every MOT area

Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).

Lights & electrics
26.1% vs 16.5%
Suspension
16.5% vs 13.4%
Body & structure
13.6% vs 4.7%
Brakes
10.0% vs 8.9%
Tyres
7.6% vs 7.1%
Emissions & leaks
6.7% vs 4.1%
Visibility
6.4% vs 5.9%
Steering
2.2% vs 2.4%
Seat belts & airbags
1.3% vs 1.2%
Wheels
0.4% vs 0.4%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Headlight aim 1.8× typical
    Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left.
  • Headlight bulbs & units 2.1× typical
    Check dipped and main beam on both sides.
  • Sidelights 1.7× typical
    Walk around with the lights on: bulb failures are the easiest MOT fails to avoid.
  • Exhaust system 2.7× typical
    Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look for heavy corrosion underneath.
  • Coil springs 1.7× typical
    Look behind each wheel for a snapped coil (often the bottom one) and listen for clunks over bumps.
  • Brake performance 2.2× typical
    On the test drive, brake firmly: the car should stop straight with no pulsing through the pedal.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

40%50%60%70%80%90%0k10k20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k130k140k150k87%75%61%52%47%45%44%44%
Peugeot 207Typical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Drive shaft (CV) joints8.8%1.8%4.8×
Sidelights7.4%4.3%1.7×
Headlight aim7.4%4.1%1.8×
Coil springs6.7%3.9%1.7×
Headlight bulbs & units6.2%2.9%2.1×
Brake lights5.6%3.4%1.6×
Exhaust system4.7%1.7%2.7×
Tyre tread depth4.0%3.0%1.3×
Brake performance3.7%1.7%2.2×
Windscreen washers3.6%2.7%1.3×

Specific defects found

Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.

Defectper 1,000
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc90.5
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements73.5
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened66.9
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning60.6
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn57.6
A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED50.6
Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning49.8
Exhaust system leaking or insecure42.6
Check another car

Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.

Every year and engine

Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

2014 Peugeot 2072 engines72.6% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Petrol7,13273.9%Beats 10%E
1.6 Diesel1,72867.5%Beats 6%E
2013 Peugeot 2073 engines63.3% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel13,17859.4%Beats 6%E
1.6 Petrol9,59969.1%Beats 12%E
1.4 Petrol2,59761.8%Beats 4%E
2012 Peugeot 2074 engines59.6% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.4 Petrol60,63761.7%Beats 10%E
1.6 Diesel38,50855.6%Beats 7%E
1.6 Petrol19,64165.3%Beats 12%E
1.4 Diesel14,22853.8%Beats 5%E
2011 Peugeot 2074 engines55.9% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.4 Petrol98,30557.7%Beats 8%E
1.6 Diesel54,80753.0%Beats 8%E
1.6 Petrol30,42158.7%Beats 5%E
1.4 Diesel30,17952.8%Beats 8%E
2010 Peugeot 2074 engines54.0% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.4 Petrol135,62054.9%Beats 10%E
1.6 Diesel58,41051.7%Beats 15%E
1.6 Petrol38,45258.6%Beats 15%E
1.4 Diesel33,92149.6%Beats 11%E
2009 Peugeot 2074 engines49.5% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.4 Petrol152,04749.8%Beats 6%E
1.6 Diesel53,41647.0%Beats 11%E
1.6 Petrol38,45854.2%Beats 11%E
1.4 Diesel33,79947.1%Beats 10%E
2008 Peugeot 2074 engines48.7% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.4 Petrol110,88748.5%Beats 9%E
1.6 Diesel61,82647.4%Beats 17%E
1.6 Petrol60,20651.0%Beats 10%E
1.4 Diesel25,09747.5%Beats 17%E
2007 Peugeot 2074 engines49.6% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.4 Petrol146,83849.5%Beats 16%E
1.6 Petrol53,93650.3%Beats 12%E
1.6 Diesel51,41248.6%Beats 23%D
1.4 Diesel20,48250.5%Beats 31%D
2006 Peugeot 2074 engines49.0% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.4 Petrol65,32249.1%Beats 18%E
1.6 Diesel15,19748.2%Beats 26%D
1.6 Petrol7,05750.3%Beats 24%D
1.4 Diesel4,39249.1%Beats 30%D

FAQ

What is the Peugeot 207 MOT pass rate?

52.3% of MOT tests on the Peugeot 207 were passed first time, based on 1,547,735 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2006–2014. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 62.7% of the time.

Is the Peugeot 207 reliable?

On MOT results it rates E (poor): it passes first time less often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 11% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which Peugeot 207 year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2006 207 does best for its age and mileage: it beats 20% of cars on UK roads. The 2011 does worst: it beats 7%.

Which Peugeot 207 engine is best?

Across all years, the 1.6 Diesel does best: it beats 14% of cars on UK roads. The 1.4 Petrol does worst: it beats 10%.

What are the most common MOT failures on the Peugeot 207?

The most common failure items are drive shaft (CV) joints, sidelights, headlight aim. Compared with similar cars, drive shaft (CV) joints comes up 4.8× as often.

How we calculate this. We use official MOT results for cars tested in Great Britain from 2018 to 2026. Each car is compared with typical cars of the same age and mileage, so old and new cars are judged fairly; “pts” are percentage points above or below them. Differences also reflect how cars are used and maintained, not only how they are built.