Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Peugeot V Clic?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Peugeot V Clic?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Peugeot V Clic?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2007 Peugeot V Clic reliable?

Based on MOT data from 148 vehicles, the 2007 Peugeot V Clic has a first-time MOT pass rate of 79.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Peugeot V Clic?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Peugeot V Clic (2007)

148 real MOT outcomes analysed • 79.2% first-time pass rate

2007 Peugeot V Clic

CarHunch analysed 148 real MOT records for the 2007 Peugeot V Clic. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2007 Peugeot V Clic passes its MOT just about as often as the UK average at 79.2%, so reliability is broadly in line with expectations for a 17-year-old car; the 10.8% dangerous defect rate is pleasingly low, suggesting structural and safety issues are uncommon. These vehicles are averaging only 7,542 miles, which is exceptionally low for their age and suggests most surviving examples are light-use or cherished runabouts rather than worn workhorses. With an average of just over one failure and 2.4 advisories per test, owners can expect minor wear-and-tear issues but nothing alarming—typical for a city car of this vintage. If you're considering one, check the full service history carefully, as the low mileage is a strength, but make sure any stored vehicle has been properly maintained rather than simply parked.

We have limited data for the 2007 Peugeot V Clic — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

79.2%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

10.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.01

Over 3.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–10k

For context

These stats describe 148 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 148 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Peugeot V Clic vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

7,390

typical

4,438

low mileage

9,587

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Peugeot V Clic vehicles fall between 4,438 and 9,587 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,438 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 4,438–9,587 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Peugeot V Clics sit.

⚠ Over 12,942 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Peugeot V Clic — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 34% of 2007 Peugeot V Clics are still active.

Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2020 (34% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2020.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

3.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.01

Avg failures per vehicle

2.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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