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Which Peugeot 207 engine is the most reliable? See common problems, reviews and reliability verdicts across generations and engines.
Frequently asked questions
Which Peugeot 207 engine is the most reliable?
1.4 VTi / 1.4 8v (EP3 / TU3) — Maint. Sensitive verdict. The small petrols — adequate and broadly robust, but the EP3 VTi (BMW-PSA Prince family) shares the family's carbon/decoke needs and occasional timing-chain attention; the older TU3 8v is simpler. Underpowered but cheap.
Which Peugeot 207 engines should you avoid?
Engines with the weakest reliability verdicts: 1.6 VTi / THP (EP6, Prince), 1.6 HDi (DV6).
What are the most common Peugeot 207 problems?
The most commonly reported problems across all Peugeot 207 generations and engines: Timing chain stretch, Injector seal → turbo oil starvation, Carbon / chain attention (EP3), Oil consumption / coolant loss (THP), DPF clogging.