2008 Peugeot 207: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2008 Peugeot 207
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Air con duct recall (could block the pedals)
About 90,000 cars were recalled because an air con duct could come loose and get in the way of the pedals. Other recalls covered front seatbelt fixings, rear brake hoses touching the springs, a battery earth cable that could break, the wipers and the heated seats.
At the viewing: Ask a Peugeot dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.
- All engines
Catalytic converter warning light
An engine warning light with code P0420 usually means the catalytic converter has worn out and needs replacing.
At the viewing: Make sure the engine warning light goes out, and ask whether a new cat has been fitted.
- Manual gearbox
Loose gear cables
Loose gearchange cables make the change awkward and the lever vibrate or creak. New cables fix it.
At the viewing: Go through every gear and feel for a sloppy or awkward change.
- All engines
Rear brakes grinding after standing
The rear pads can stick to the discs when the car has sat for a while, causing grinding.
At the viewing: Listen for grinding from the back when you first move off.
- All engines
Creaking front suspension
The front shock absorber bump stops dry out and creak on bumpy roads.
At the viewing: Drive over speed bumps and listen.
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Other years
Every year of the Peugeot 207 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2,927 | Brakes 35% |
| 2013 | 8,266 | Tyres 32% |
| 2012 | 41,496 | Lights and electrics 40% |
| 2011 | 64,976 | Lights and electrics 42% |
| 2010 | 77,256 | Suspension 42% |
| 2009 | 75,078 | Suspension 42% |
| 2007 | 56,905 | Lights and electrics 46% |
| 2006 | 17,090 | Lights and electrics 53% |