Peugeot 207 2012
Analysis of 89 active listings for Peugeot 207 2012 from mobile.bg, cars.bg and other sources. Real market prices, known engine issues and what to check before buying.
Petrol 72Diesel 15LPG 2
📊 Market data
- Cheap listings1 440 €
- Typical price3 250 €
- Expensive listings5 600 €
- Average mileage146 762 км
⚙️ Engines — what to expect
PSA/BMW EP6 1.6 VTi/THP (Prince) — EP6_1.6VTI_THP
Known issues
- Chain at rear of engine — same design as BMW N13/N18. Stretches, causing rattle and potential valve damage. Expensive to fix. (~1 200–3 000 € repair)
- Plastic thermostat housing cracks — massive coolant leak. Can cause overheating. (~200–500 € repair)
- Turbo variants consume excessive oil — piston ring design flaw. (~100–2 000 € repair)
PSA TU5JP4 1.6 16V — TU5JP4_1.6
Known issues
- Belt every 80-100k km. Interference engine — belt failure destroys valves. (~200–400 € repair)
- Coil pack can fail causing misfires. Single coil pack for all 4 cylinders is cheap to replace. (~40–120 € repair)
- Throttle body accumulates carbon, causing erratic idle speed. Cleaning restores normal operation. (~30–100 € repair)
PSA/BMW Prince petrol — PRINCE_1.4_1.6_VTI
Known issues
- Plastic thermostat housing cracks and leaks coolant. (~150–350 € repair)
- Tensioner weakens, causing chain rattle. (~400–800 € repair)
🚨 What to check before buying
Overall risk score: 10/10
Serious risks
- Timing chain stretch (rear mount): Chain at rear of engine — same design as BMW N13/N18. Stretches, causing rattle and potential valve damage. Expensive to fix.
- Thermostat housing failure: Plastic thermostat housing cracks — massive coolant leak. Can cause overheating.
- High oil consumption: Turbo variants consume excessive oil — piston ring design flaw.
- Car is 14 years old — expect age-related wear: rubber seals, bushings, water pump, AC compressor
Additional notes
- EP6_1.6VTI_THP engine has known reliability problems — assess carefully
- TIMING CHAIN WARNING: EP6_1.6VTI_THP has a problematic timing chain design. Get it checked before buying.
- PSA/BMW EP6 (N14) 1.6 turbo has well-documented timing chain issues. Chain stretches causing timing jump and engine damage. Common between 60k-120k km. Also affects MINI Cooper S R56. Cost €1,000-2,500 for chain replacement.
- Peugeot/Citroën/Mini 1.6 VTi/THP (EP6/Prince engine, joint with BMW) with 80k+ km: one of the most problematic modern petrol engines. Known for: timing chain stretch (catastrophic if it snaps — €2,000-4,000), thermostat housing crack (plastic housing leaks coolant — €200-400), excessive oil consumption, and carbon buildup on valves. The turbo THP version adds turbo oil line coking. Always check for timing chain rattle on cold start.
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