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2009 Peugeot 4007: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2009 Peugeot 4007s, from 375 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 375 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

375MOT tests in 2025

55%pass first time (all 2009 cars: 58%)

7,800typical miles a year

3.6×the usual rate for rigid brake pipes

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2009 Peugeot 4007s than on all cars registered in 2009.

Rigid brake pipes3.6× usual

Peugeot 4007
26.7% All 2009 cars
7.5%

Failed outright at MOT: 4%, against 1.2% of all 2009 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.
Track rod ends3× usual

Peugeot 4007
16.3% All 2009 cars
5.4%

Failed outright at MOT: 10.9%, against 2.5% of all 2009 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.
Engine oil leaks2× usual

Peugeot 4007
20.8% All 2009 cars
10.4%

Failed outright at MOT: 0%, against 0.3% of all 2009 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £80–£600 our estimate

At the viewing: Look under the engine and where the car is usually parked for fresh oil. Ask whether the leak has been looked at.
Sub-frame2.3× usual

Peugeot 4007
17.6% All 2009 cars
7.7%

Failed outright at MOT: 1.3%, against 0.4% of all 2009 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 joint dust cover3.1× usual

Peugeot 4007
13.6% All 2009 cars
4.4%

Failed outright at MOT: 5.3%, against 1.8% of all 2009 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.

By area

The share of 2009 Peugeot 4007 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

Suspension

62% 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

50% 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

40% 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

36% 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

23% 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

12% 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

Year	MOT tests	Most flagged
2011	133	Suspension 59%
2010	198	Suspension 59%
2008	228	Suspension 71%
2007	150	Suspension 70%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2009 Peugeot 4007s registered in 2009. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score