Peugeot 207 common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Peugeot 207 at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 157,800 UK MOT tests of the Peugeot 207 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is exhaust system (mounting defective): recorded on 9.1% of tests of 2011–2013 cars at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km), 30× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: joints (constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) (14×); linkage ball joints (ball joint has slight play) (10×); headlamp (not working on dipped beam) (9×). The most common reasons a Peugeot 207 fails its MOT are joints (constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt); position lamp (not working); coil spring (fractured or broken).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Peugeot 207
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Peugeot 207 than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhaust system: mounting defective | Advisory | 2011–2013 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 9.1% | 0.3% | 30× | 560 |
| Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | MOT fail | 2012–2014 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 6.9% | 0.5% | 14× | 2,333 |
| Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play | Advisory | 2008–2010 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 3% | 0.3% | 10× | 706 |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam | MOT fail | 2013–2015 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 4.5% | 0.5% | 9× | 806 |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | Advisory | 2010–2012 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 5.7% | 0.9% | 6.3× | 748 |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect | MOT fail | 2011–2013 | 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 9.9% | 2.1% | 4.7× | 485 |
| Stop lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2012–2014 | 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 11% | 2.5% | 4.2× | 868 |
| Position lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2012–2014 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 12% | 3.4% | 3.4× | 3,594 |
Peugeot 207 by mileage (2009–2011 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 808 | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (13%) | Exhaust system: mounting defective (6.4%, 16×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 5,642 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (15%) | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (7.9%, 11×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 14,347 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16%) | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (10%, 8.5×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 20,854 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19%) | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (11%, 6.8×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 19,147 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (22%) | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (11%, 5.3×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 11,729 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (24%) | Exhaust system: mounting defective (8.5%, 5.3×) |
| 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 6,060 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (25%) | Exhaust system: mounting defective (9.3%, 6.2×) |
| 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) | 2,550 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (26%) | Exhaust system: mounting defective (8.9%, 6.4×) |
| 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 1,581 | Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive (26%) | Exhaust system: mounting defective (9.4%, 7.2×) |
Peugeot 207 by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 7,320 | Exhaust system: mounting defective at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (6.4×) |
| 2007 | 23,835 | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (8.2×) |
| 2008 | 24,911 | Exhaust system: mounting defective at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (11×) |
| 2009 | 29,428 | Exhaust system: mounting defective at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (15×) |
| 2010 | 29,321 | Exhaust system: mounting defective at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (16×) |
| 2011 | 23,969 | Exhaust system: mounting defective at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (22×) |
| 2012 | 15,092 | Exhaust system: mounting defective at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (30×) |
| 2013 | 2,914 | Exhaust system: mounting defective at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (29×) |
| 2014 | 1,003 | Exhaust system: mounting defective at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (20×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Peugeot 207?
In 157,800 UK MOT tests of the Peugeot 207 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is exhaust system (mounting defective): recorded on 9.1% of tests of 2011–2013 cars at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km), 30× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: joints (constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) (14×); linkage ball joints (ball joint has slight play) (10×); headlamp (not working on dipped beam) (9×). The most common reasons a Peugeot 207 fails its MOT are joints (constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt); position lamp (not working); coil spring (fractured or broken).
Why do Peugeot 207s fail the MOT?
Across 157,800 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Peugeot 207 were joints (constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) (9.7% of tests); position lamp (not working) (10% of tests); coil spring (fractured or broken) (8% of tests).
At what mileage do Peugeot 207 problems start?
The clearest Peugeot 207-specific issue, exhaust system (mounting defective), peaks against other cars at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) on 2011–2013 cars (9.1% of tests vs 0.3% for all cars that age).
Where does this Peugeot 207 data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 157,800 tests of the Peugeot 207. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.