Peugeot 107 I phase 2 (PM/PN) (2009 – 2014)

Reliability score : 8.5/10

The Peugeot 107 is the result of the B-Zero project (TPCA), developed jointly by PSA and Toyota. Produced in the Czech Republic alongside its siblings (Citroën C1 and Toyota Aygo), it is positioned as an economical and pragmatic A-segment mini-city car. The 2009-2014 period covers Phase 2 (2009-2012), which brought a redesigned front bumper and improved sound insulation, as well as Phase 3 (2012-2014), recognizable by its LED daytime running lights. Its major asset lies in its Japanese-origin mechanical architecture, giving it formidable reliability. It is ideal for new drivers or as a second urban vehicle.

✅ Strengths

Exceptional reliability of the Toyota engine block (1KR-FE)
Negligible maintenance and insurance costs
Chain timing (no belt to replace)
Very low fuel consumption (often under 5.5 L/100 km in real-world driving)
Maneuverability and compactness ideal for urban parking

⚠️ Weaknesses

Tiny boot volume (139 liters) and impractical access (glass tailgate)
Very light sound insulation, even after 2009 improvements
Basic interior finish (hard plastics, exposed sheet metal)
2-Tronic automated manual gearbox is slow, unpleasant, and prone to breakdowns
Recurring problem of water ingress into the cabin and boot

🎯 Verdict

The Peugeot 107 (Phases 2 and 3) is a highly recommendable purchase for strictly urban or peri-urban use. By opting for models produced between 2009 and 2014, you avoid the early issues of Phase 1 (notably the undersized clutch). Its chain-driven Toyota engine is a model of robustness. Absolute buying condition: prioritize the manual gearbox and avoid the 2-Tronic automated manual gearbox. Accept its spartan comfort and symbolic boot, and it will reward you with unbeatable running costs. However, be sure to check the boot's watertightness before purchase.

Common issues

Fuite de la pompe à eau Medium

🔧 80 000 – 150 000 km

💶 250 – 450 €

Vérifier régulièrement le niveau de liquide de refroidissement et les traces de fuite.

Usure prématurée ou patinage de l'embrayage Medium

🔧 60 000 – 120 000 km

💶 700 – 1 200 €

Tester l'embrayage lors de l'essai routier, la durée de vie dépend de la conduite.

Corrosion du système d'échappement (silencieux arrière) Low

🔧 70 000 – 130 000 km

💶 150 – 300 €

Inspecter visuellement l'échappement pour la rouille, surtout en zones humides.

Bruit ou jeu des roulements de roue arrière Medium

🔧 90 000 – 160 000 km

💶 180 – 350 € par côté

Écouter les bruits de roulement en virage, vérifier le jeu à l'arrière.

Estimated maintenance costs

Oil change	£70 – 130
Timing chain	£700 – 1 300 (rarement nécessaire, moteur à chaîne)
Clutch	£650 – 1 100
Complete brakes	£250 – 450
Estimated annual budget	£400 – 750

Indicative estimates (independent garage, UK market). Prices vary by region and year.