Peugeot 407 SE HDI (2006)
2006 Peugeot 407 SE HDI
CarHunch analysed 483 real MOT records for the 2006 Peugeot 407 SE HDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Peugeot 407 SE HDi has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 54.8%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which signals this diesel model is prone to defects by this age. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually non-existent at 0%, so failures tend to be mechanical rather than safety-critical.
These cars are averaging 142,110 miles at test time, which is high but not unexpected for an 18-year-old vehicle, and the 0.71 average failures per car suggest wear-related issues rather than systemic design problems. Before buying one, factor in that you're likely facing repairs in the near term—budget for brakes, exhaust systems, and suspension work, and always get a pre-purchase inspection from a diesel specialist.
What to check before buying a 2006 Peugeot 407 SE HDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 480 | 54.6% | 0.71 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 3 | 91.7% | 0.67 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Peugeot 407 SE HDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Peugeot 407 SE HDI vehicles fall between 115,705 and 163,810 miles.
2006 Peugeot 407 SE HDI — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 33 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (11% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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