Peugeot 207 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Peugeot 207 is a supermini. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 78 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 401 of 442, and 49.9% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is joints (9.4% of tests).
Ranked 401 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 24 of 31 superminis
In 2024, 135,831 Peugeot 207s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 49.9% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Peugeot 207 is 28% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
49.9%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
6,100
Typical age at test: 14 years
Peugeot 207 MOT failure rate by age
Most common Peugeot 207 MOT faults
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.4% of tests
- Position lamp: not working8.7% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken6.5% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working6.0% of tests
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.8% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.5% of tests
What the Peugeot 207 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 27.8% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Suspension | 18.4% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Body and structure | 14.7% | ▲ 2.5× as often |
| Brakes | 10.3% | About average |
| Tyres | 7.6% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 7.6% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Visibility | 7.3% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Steering | 3.4% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.6% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | About average |
What MPG does the Peugeot 207 do?
Official economy for the Peugeot 207 ranges from 38.1 to 74.3mpg across the 116 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2006–2014). A typical petrol version manages 43.5mpg and a typical diesel 65.7mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Peugeot 207?
Any Peugeot 207 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Peugeot 207 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £325 a year.
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Official figures for 116 versions sold in the UK between 2006 and 2014.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
38.1–74.3 mpg
CO2
98–173 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207 CC 1.6 HDi 112 ActiveManual · listed 2014 | Diesel | 61.4 mpg | 119g | £35 |
| 207 CC 1.6 HDi 112 Allure/Roland GarrosManual · listed 2014 | Diesel | 57.6 mpg | 127g | £170 |
| 207 CC 1.6 VTi 120 ActiveManual · listed 2014 | Petrol | 44.1 mpg | 149g | £225 |
| 207 CC 1.6 VTi 120 Allure/Roland GarrosManual · listed 2014 | Petrol | 43.5 mpg | 150g | £225 |
| 207 CC 1.6 VTi 120 Automatic ActiveAutomatic · listed 2014 | Petrol | 38.7 mpg | 169g | £325 |
| 207 CC 1.6 VTi 120 Automatic AllureAutomatic · listed 2014 | Petrol | 38.2 mpg | 171g | £325 |
| 207 CC 1.6 HDi 112 Allure / Roland GarrosManual · listed 2013 | Diesel | 57.6 mpg | 127g | £170 |
| 207 SW 1.6 HDi 112Manual · listed 2013 | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 114g | £35 |
| 207 SW 1.6 HDi 92Manual · listed 2013 | Diesel | 67.3 mpg | 110g | £20 |
| 207 CC 1.6 THP 156Manual · listed 2013 | Petrol | 38.2 mpg | 170g | £325 |
| 207 CC 1.6 VTi 120 Allure / Roland GarrosManual · listed 2013 | Petrol | 43.5 mpg | 150g | £225 |
| 207 SW 1.4 75Manual · listed 2013 | Petrol | 44.1 mpg | 149g | £225 |
| 207 SW 1.4 VTi 95Manual · listed 2013 | Petrol | 47.9 mpg | 137g | £200 |
| 207 SW 1.6 VTi 120Manual · listed 2013 | Petrol | 46.3 mpg | 140g | £200 |
| 207 SW 1.6 VTi AutomaticAutomatic · listed 2013 | Petrol | 42.2 mpg | 155g | £275 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 116 versions.
What a Peugeot 207 costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 43.5mpg…
- diesel, typical official 65.7mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Peugeot 207 reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Peugeot 207 is 28% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 78 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Peugeot 207?
The most common MOT fault is “Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”, found in 9.4% of tests. It fails on body and structure and lights and electrics more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Peugeot 207 do?
Official economy for the Peugeot 207 ranges from 38.1 to 74.3mpg across the 116 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2006–2014). A typical petrol version manages 43.5mpg and a typical diesel 65.7mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Peugeot 207?
Any Peugeot 207 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Peugeot 207 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £325 a year.
›How many Peugeot 207s fail their MOT?
49.9% of Peugeot 207s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Peugeot 207 combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.