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2009 Peugeot 807: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2009 Peugeot 807s, from 103 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 103 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

103MOT tests in 2025
40%pass first time (all 2009 cars: 58%)
7,200typical miles a year
54%had brakes flagged

What gets flagged at MOT

The share of 2009 Peugeot 807 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Brakes
    54% 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.

  • Suspension
    52% 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
    44% 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
    33% 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.

  • Driveshafts and joints
    21% 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
    20% 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

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2008101Brakes 53%
2007224Suspension 50%
2006126Suspension 52%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2009 Peugeot 807s registered in 2009. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score