Peugeot 207 (2006-2015): known problems and buying guide

Risky at high mileage. Check the timing chain and automatic gearbox history before you pay.

Updated 26 October 2026

All versions

Variant	Running cost per month	Median price	Listings	Fuel	Engine codes	Gearbox	Production years
CC 120 VTi, 120 PS, 5-speed manual, convertible Research	€441	€3,900	230	Petrol	5FW	Manual (5)	2009–2015
95 VTi, 95 PS, 5-speed manual Research	€409	€2,799	184	Petrol	8FS	Manual (5)	2009–2013
75, 73 PS, 5-speed manual Research	€401	€2,980	137	Petrol	KFV	Manual (5)	2009–2013
SW 120 VTi, 120 PS, 5-speed manual Research	€427	€2,715	61	Petrol	5FW	Manual (5)	2009–2013

Years: 2006 to 2015. The facelift came in 2009. Hatchback, SW estate, CC and RC/GTi.
Reliability: 2/5. The timing chain, automatic gearbox and oil use are the known weak points.
DIY: 2/5. Chain and gearbox jobs need a workshop.
Biggest risks: the timing chain on the 1.6 VTi and THP, and the automatic gearbox valve block.
Prefer: records of timing chain work, gearbox fluid changes and closed recalls. Avoid: a rattle on cold start or a "Gearbox faulty" message.

1.4 16V 90 PS (KFU): timing belt, change every 100,000 km.
1.6 VTi 120 PS (5FW): check the timing chain first. Carbon and oil use are also named.
1.6 THP 150, 156 and 175 PS (5FX, 5F04, 5FR, 5FY): the same chain, carbon and oil faults.
1.6 HDi (DV6 engines): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
Five-speed manual: clutch and gearbox bearing wear.
AL4 four-speed automatic (with the 1.6 VTi 120 PS only): valve block and solenoid valves fail. Regular fluid changes matter.

Issue	Affects	Typical km	Repair cost
Timing chain stretches and tensioner fails	1.6 VTi (5FW) and 1.6 THP (5FX, 5F04, 5FR, 5FY), petrol	First signs near 60,000 km (zr.ru)	No confirmed price
Automatic gearbox valve block and solenoids fail	AL4 automatic with the 1.6 VTi 120 PS	Before 100,000 km (auto.ru)	No confirmed price
Oil use and oil leaks	1.6 VTi and THP (5FW, 5FX, 5F04, 5FR, 5FY)	Not stated	No confirmed price
Intake valves get carbon deposits	1.6 VTi and THP (5FW, 5FX, 5F04, 5FR, 5FY)	Not stated	No confirmed price
Manual clutch wears out and gearbox bearing fails	Five-speed manual, 1.4 16V in the press test	120,000-150,000 km for the clutch (zr.ru)	No confirmed price

Ask for proof that the timing chain and tensioner were replaced. Listen for a cold-start rattle. Bad result: a rattle, a warning light, or no record. A scanner can read the fault memory.
Ask for the gearbox fluid change records. Drive in all gears with the engine warm. Bad result: a "Gearbox faulty" message, jerky changes, or no records. A scanner can read gearbox faults.
Check the oil level cold and after a drive. Bad result: blue smoke at start-up, or oil use well above about 2 litres per 10,000 km. No scanner needed.
Ask whether the intake valves were cleaned, which needs the head off. Bad result: power loss with no record. No scanner needed.
Listen for clatter at low revs and check that all gears engage on a test drive. Bad result: clatter, grinding, or gears that will not engage. No scanner needed.
Check open recall campaigns by VIN with a dealer. Bad result: an open campaign. No scanner needed.

Operational	€188
Workshop	€134
Fixed costs (tax, insurance)	€109
Total per month	€431
New-car depreciation (not included)	€45

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

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