Peugeot 107 I (PM/PN) (2005 – 2009)

Reliability score : 8.2/10

The first-generation Peugeot 107 (Phase 1, 2005-2009) is the result of the B-Zero industrial project, a joint venture between PSA Peugeot Citroën and Toyota. Manufactured in Kolín, Czech Republic, alongside its siblings (Citroën C1 and Toyota Aygo), it is positioned as an ultra-compact (3.43 m) and economical A-segment city car. Designed for the city, it excels in maneuverability and the exceptional reliability of its Toyota-sourced petrol engine. However, it suffers from very light soundproofing, a basic finish with a lot of exposed sheet metal, and a negligible boot volume (139 liters). This period (2005-2009) covers Phase 1 before the first major facelift in late 2008/early 2009. Overall design score: 7.5/10.

✅ Strengths

Remarkable overall reliability of the 1.0 petrol engine (Toyota origin)
Among the lowest maintenance and insurance costs on the market
Chain timing on the petrol engine (no belt to replace)
Exceptional maneuverability in the city (short turning radius)
Very low fuel consumption (often under 5.5 L/100 km in real-world driving)

⚠️ Weaknesses

Very frequent water ingress (boot, rear lights, door seals)
Premature clutch wear on early model years (2005-2008)
2-Tronic automated manual gearbox is slow, prone to jerks, and wears out the clutch even faster
Almost non-existent soundproofing (wind and road noise on the highway)
Tiny boot volume and impractical access (single glass pane)

🎯 Verdict

The Peugeot 107 (2005-2009) is an excellent choice for strictly urban or peri-urban use, provided you exclusively target the 1.0i petrol engine with a manual gearbox. Thanks to its Toyota DNA, it offers first-class mechanical reliability and negligible running costs. However, one must accept its spartan comfort and absolutely check the clutch history as well as the absence of water ingress in the boot. The 1.4 HDi diesel engine is to be avoided: it offers no real advantage for this size, costs more to maintain, and proves less reliable. The 2-Tronic automated manual gearbox should also be avoided due to its poor driving experience and its tendency to destroy clutches.