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2014 Peugeot 207: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2014 Peugeot 207s, from 961 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

961MOT tests in 2025
69%pass first time (all 2014 cars: 69%)
4,600typical miles a year
4.9×the usual rate for exhaust system

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2014 Peugeot 207s than on all cars registered in 2014.

  • Exhaust system4.9× usual
    Peugeot 207
    17.6% All 2014 cars
    3.6%

    Failed outright at MOT: 3.1%, against 1% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£500 (pipe or section) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for blowing or rattling from underneath at idle, and look for black soot around joints.

  • Brake discs2× usual
    Peugeot 207
    27.7% All 2014 cars
    13.6%

    Failed outright at MOT: 2.5%, against 1% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £150–£350 our estimate

    At the viewing: Look through the wheel at the brake disc: a deep lip at the edge or heavy scoring means they're worn. Feel for judder when braking.

  • Headlights2.6× usual
    Peugeot 207
    7.5% All 2014 cars
    2.9%

    Failed outright at MOT: 6.3%, against 2.3% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £40–£400 our estimate

    At the viewing: Check both headlights on dipped and full beam, and look for cloudy or cracked lenses.

  • Drive shaft (CV) joints2× usual
    Peugeot 207
    5.5% All 2014 cars
    2.7%

    Failed outright at MOT: 4.4%, against 1.5% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£350 our estimate

    At the viewing: Drive slowly on full steering lock in both directions and listen for clicking. Look for split rubber boots behind the front wheels.

By area

The share of 2014 Peugeot 207 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Brakes
    36% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Tyres
    30% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Suspension
    21% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Lights and electrics
    21% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Exhaust and emissions
    19% of testsRough price £100–£1,200

    At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.

  • Driveshafts and joints
    6% of testsRough price £60–£350

    At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
20132,635Lights and electrics 34%
201212,631Lights and electrics 42%
201119,404Lights and electrics 44%
201022,207Suspension 45%
200920,735Suspension 46%
200815,996Lights and electrics 45%
200714,346Lights and electrics 47%
20064,126Lights and electrics 53%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2014 Peugeot 207s registered in 2014. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score