Peugeot 407 1.6 HDi: are they a good car?

2004-2007 Peugeot 407 1.6 HDi: are they a good car?

Joe Finnegn (Midlands)

Apr 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Joe,

They're actually pretty nice to drive and don't seem to suffer too many reliability horrors. Electrical gremlins are the most common so check that everything with a wire in it works OK. That 1.6 diesel is good but it needs regular servicing by a pro and only put the highest grade of synthetic oil in it. If there are gaps in the service history, leave it. Also worth asking to see if the water pump has been replaced at some point. 

The suspension is a bit sensitive to any knocks too so listen out for any clonking noises and if the steering is anything other than smooth and precise, there's something up.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe