Peugeot 207: emissions & environmental MOT failures
Of the 1,055,252 Peugeot 207 MOT tests in this dataset, 5.2% recorded at least one emissions & environmental failure. It shows up most on 2007 and 2008 cars.
More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair cost: £100–£600 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Emissions & environmental failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 52,083 | 5.7% |
| 2007 | 165,815 | 6.9% |
| 2008 | 169,954 | 7.5% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.