2009 Peugeot 4007 2.2L Diesel · GL09 BVT

This Peugeot 4007 carries a pattern of recurrent advisories that points to steady mechanical wear rather than acute faults, and the most recent assessment on 24 October 2025 was a Pass at 112,291 miles following a single-day failure on 23 October 2025 caused by brake performance issues. Across the recorded tests there is a clear theme of deteriorating front suspension and under-bonnet oil seepage, both of which have been flagged consistently over the last three annual examinations. The most concerning entry is the Major defect from 5 November 2024, where the nearside rear shock absorber was found to have a serious fluid leak, and although the vehicle passed the following day after rectification, a shock absorber weeping fluid in this manner often signals that the unit is reaching the end of its service life and that the offside unit may not be far behind. Ball joint dust cover deterioration on both sides of the front suspension has been recorded as a Minor at every test since November 2023, suggesting a chronic ingress of dirt and moisture that will progressively degrade the joint itself if not addressed. The mileage accumulation of 112,291 miles over a seventeen-year life equates to roughly 6,600 miles annually, which is broadly average for a vehicle of this age and means the drivetrain, clutch, and turbo components have been worked consistently rather than left idle for long periods. The records show no unusual gaps or sudden mileage jumps between tests, with the readings progressing in a steady, predictable pattern that reflects regular road use. However, the recurring advisory specifically attributing the oil leak to the turbo pipes on the 2024 test is mechanically significant for a 2.2-litre HDi diesel of this era, as the oil feed and return lines to the turbocharger are known to sweat at their sealing washers and crimped joints once the vehicle passes the 100,000-mile mark, and this is consistent with the continued non-excessive oil leak noted again in 2025. For a prospective buyer, the priority areas to inspect on a physical viewing are the front suspension arms, the rear shock absorbers, the under-bonnet turbo pipework, and the rear brake discs. The persistent advisories on the front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers indicate that the boots have split or perished, and on a test drive you should listen for clonking or knocking from the front end, particularly over speed humps, cats-eyes, and uneven road surfaces, while also feeling for vagueness or play in the steering. The nearside rear shock absorber that failed in 2024 should be checked by pressing down firmly on each rear corner and releasing; if the body continues to oscillate more than twice before settling, the replacement unit is likely worn or the offside unit has also deteriorated. With the engine running from cold, inspect the turbocharger oil feed and return pipes at the back of the engine bay for fresh wetness, and sniff for any burnt-oil smell under boost, which would suggest the seals behind the advisories are worsening. Finally, although the rear brake discs were only noted as pitted or scored rather than seriously weakened, the surface corrosion pattern is worth a visual check through the wheel spokes, and the brake pedal should feel firm and progressive on the road with no juddering through the steering wheel under steady braking, as that would indicate the front discs have also reached a comparable state of wear.