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2010 Peugeot 407: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2010 Peugeot 407s, from 928 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

928MOT tests in 2025

54%pass first time (all 2010 cars: 59%)

7,800typical miles a year

4.8×the usual rate for drive shaft (cv) joints

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2010 Peugeot 407s than on all cars registered in 2010.

Drive shaft (CV) joints4.8× usual

Peugeot 407
24.1% All 2010 cars
5%

Failed outright at MOT: 14.4%, against 2.3% of all 2010 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.
Anti-roll bar link joints3.2× usual

Peugeot 407
12.9% All 2010 cars
4%

Failed outright at MOT: 3.2%, against 1.5% of all 2010 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.
Steering rack6.2× usual

Peugeot 407
6.8% All 2010 cars
1.1%

Failed outright at MOT: 5.1%, against 0.5% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £100–£450 our estimate

At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.
Diesel smoke emissions7.6× usual

Peugeot 407
6.1% All 2010 cars
0.8%

Failed outright at MOT: 5.9%, against 0.8% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £175–£900 (catalytic converter) ClickMechanic

At the viewing: Look for smoke when revving the warm engine and for engine or DPF warning lights.
Ball joint1.8× usual

Peugeot 407
11.6% All 2010 cars
6.5%

Failed outright at MOT: 3%, against 3.4% of all 2010 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.

Better than most

Coil springs: 4.8% here, against 11.4% of all 2010 cars. Shock absorbers: 3.3% here, against 7.8% of all 2010 cars.

By area

The share of 2010 Peugeot 407 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

Suspension

41% 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.
Tyres

38% 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.
Lights and electrics

35% of testsRough price £10–£80

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

32% 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.
Driveshafts and joints

24% of testsRough price £60–£350

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

17% 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.

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Other years

Year	MOT tests	Most flagged
2009	988	Suspension 42%
2008	908	Lights and electrics 41%
2007	1,329	Suspension 43%
2006	1,332	Suspension 48%
2005	806	Suspension 48%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2010 Peugeot 407s registered in 2010. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score