EngineHigh
1.4 and 1.6 VTi/THP timing chain stretch and rattle
- Typically appears
- 70,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Listen on a cold start for a rattle lasting a few seconds
- Typical repair
- Timing chain, tensioner & guides · £900–£2,400
Is the 2006–2014 Peugeot 207 reliable?
Scored from 6 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
5.9/ 10
MixedOn our documented-fault scoring the Peugeot 207 rates 5.9 out of 10 · mixed. We hold 6 known faults for it and 2 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around engine, electrical and cooling. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.
Verdict · Negotiate · budget for the known faults
What the score is built from
- Critical
- 0
- High
- 2
- Medium
- 3
- Low
- 1
Weak points cluster around engine, electrical, cooling, suspension.
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EngineHigh
THP turbo petrol oil consumption and carbon build-up
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check the oil level and look for blue smoke
- Typical repair
- Turbocharger replacement · £750–£2,200
ElectricalMedium
Warning lights from the BSI control unit and wiring faults
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Check that every warning light goes out after starting
- Typical repair
- Electrical diagnosis & module repair · £120–£900
CoolingMedium
Water pump and thermostat housing leaks
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Look for coolant crust and check the level
- Typical repair
- Cooling component replacement · £220–£750
TransmissionMedium
Automatic gearbox harsh or delayed changes
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Feel for thumps between gears when cold
- Typical repair
- Automatic gearbox service or rebuild · £350–£3,000
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