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2007 Peugeot 4007: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2007 Peugeot 4007s, from 150 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 150 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

150MOT tests in 2025
56%pass first time (all 2007 cars: 57%)
7,600typical miles a year
2.9×the usual rate for sub-frame

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2007 Peugeot 4007s than on all cars registered in 2007.

  • Sub-frame2.9× usual
    Peugeot 4007
    22.7% All 2007 cars
    7.7%

    Failed outright at MOT: 2%, against 0.4% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £300–£1,000 our estimate

    At the viewing: Look underneath at the frame the suspension bolts to. Flaky rust or holes are expensive to fix.

  • Ball joint3.2× usual
    Peugeot 4007
    20% All 2007 cars
    6.3%

    Failed outright at MOT: 9.3%, against 3% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

  • Rigid brake pipes2.1× usual
    Peugeot 4007
    24% All 2007 cars
    11.2%

    Failed outright at MOT: 2.7%, against 1.8% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£400 our estimate

    At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.

By area

The share of 2007 Peugeot 4007 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    70% 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.

  • Brakes
    52% 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.

  • Lights and electrics
    42% of testsRough price £10–£80

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

  • Tyres
    37% 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.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    28% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    9% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2011133Suspension 59%
2010198Suspension 59%
2009375Suspension 62%
2008228Suspension 71%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2007 Peugeot 4007s registered in 2007. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score