SevereAffected: 2006-201270,000–130,000 miles

Peugeot 207 1.6 HDi 90bhp — Starter Motor Solenoid / Brush Wear

The starter motor wears out internally. This is particularly common on vehicles equipped with Stop/Start systems.

Severity

Severe

DIY Difficulty

Moderate

Est. Cost

£150–£350

OBD Codes

None

Symptoms

A single loud 'click' when turning the key, but engine doesn't crank
Engine cranks very slowly despite a fully charged battery
Whirring or grinding noise after the engine starts

Root Cause

The carbon brushes inside the motor wear down to the copper wiring, or the contacts inside the solenoid burn out from repeated arcing.

How To Fix

Confirm battery voltage is strong under load (to rule out a dead battery).
Replace the starter motor unit.
Ensure main earth straps from engine block to chassis are clean and tight.
Cost: £150-350

Estimated Repair Costs

Repair Option	Est. Cost (GBP)
DIY (parts only)	£60–£140
Independent Garage	£150–£350
Main Dealership	£240–£560

Other Faults on This Variant

Timing Belt Failure (60,000 Mile Interval)

Critical

2006-20121–60,000 miles£300–£600

The PSA 1.6 HDi engine has a 60,000-mile or 4-year timing belt interval — much shorter than most competitors. Belt failure destroys the engine. Many 207 owners are unaware of this critical maintenance item.

Injector Seal Leak (Chuffing / Black Death)

Severe

2006-201250,000–100,000 miles£150–£600

Copper injector seals fail, allowing exhaust gases and unburnt diesel to escape and coat the top of the engine in a hard black tar affectionately known as 'Black Death'.

Turbo Oil Starvation and Destruction

Critical

2006-201260,000–120,000 miles£700–£1200

The 1.6 HDi (DV6) engine is infamous for destroying turbos. The cause is almost always oil sludge blocking the tiny gauze filter in the turbo oil feed pipe.

Disclaimer: Repair cost estimates are indicative and based on community data. Always get a quote from a qualified mechanic before proceeding with any repair.