Peugeot 1007 Buying Guide

The 1007 makes sense if its powered sliding doors still work smoothly, because they are the reason to buy one. Confirm the offered Peugeot 1007 matches its paperwork, then book an inspection that covers its construction and fitted equipment.

I used RAC used-car review when preparing this November 7, 2026 guide. Those sources describe the model engineering and historical context, not every surviving chassis. So, the checks below turn that background into questions for a seller and a workshop; they do not assign a failure rate or current market value.

Start with the electric sliding doors

The 1007 makes sense if its powered sliding doors still work smoothly, because they are the reason to buy one. RAC says the car arrived in Britain in May 2005 in Dolce and Sport trims, and that the doors slide back at a leisurely pace from the key fob. Open and close each door several times with the fob and the handle. RAC warns that a door that hitches could suggest poorly repaired accident damage, so treat any sticking, noise or misalignment as a reason for a body shop to look closely before you pay.

Check the anti-pinch safety function

RAC describes an anti-pinch system that reverses a closing door if it meets an obstruction. Test it with something soft, such as a folded jacket, and confirm the door stops and retreats on both sides. Ask whether door motors or guides have been replaced and request the invoices. A seller who says the doors are slow but fine is describing a fault you would inherit. Have the shop confirm that the door system shows no stored faults before you agree a price.

Confirm the engine on the paperwork

RAC lists 1.4 8v, 1.4 16v and 1.6 petrol engines at launch with a 1.4 HDi diesel, followed by a 110bhp 1.6 diesel in 2007. Compare the engine on the documents with the car and the service records. Ask the inspector to check for leaks and listen for a clean cold start using our cold-start test guide. RAC reports no major faults or serious recalls, but still insists on a fully stamped service record, so ask for the book and the invoices together.

Try the Cameleo trim and the folding seats

RAC explains the Cameleo kits let owners swap seat cushions, door cards, side panels, vents and fascia pieces without tools. Check that the clips are intact and that mismatched pieces were swapped on purpose. Slide both independent rear seats, fold them and fold the front passenger seat flat. RAC says the interior is hardwearing and spare trim parts are easy to find. Look for broken mountings, which suggest rough removal.

Use scuffs as a negotiating point

RAC notes the plastic outer panels shrug off minor scuffs and suggests using abrasions to negotiate. Note every mark at the viewing and agree the price with that list in hand.

Put the identity and import file beside the inspection

The physical chassis identifier must agree with the sale documents before a report is ordered. Use our VIN identity checks to organise that comparison and our imported-car report guide to understand why foreign history may be thin. Ask for original registration, import and ownership papers as applicable. NMVTIS offers a U.S. title-history route with defined coverage; it does not certify a bespoke build or replace foreign records. A fake PDF can disguise an ownership gap, so verify evidence through the issuing source rather than accepting a seller screenshot.

Agree the specialist work before leaving a deposit

Tell the shop which version and components it will see, then agree lift access, a controlled road test and a written description of limitations. Our pre-purchase inspection checklist helps frame the appointment, while NYC used-car guidance recommends an independent mechanic. Ask the specialist to separate immediate safety work from cosmetic preferences and optional upgrades. Look, a repair estimate is useful only if a supplier will actually provide the required part. Have the shop obtain a response for any known missing item.

Keep the offer conditional on the findings you care about. Put any seller repair promise in the purchase agreement. If the workshop cannot establish structural condition or a route to a needed safety part, defer the deal rather than inventing a discount. The final decision should reflect the documented car and your intended use, not a figure copied from a launch story.

We are a licensed CARFAX and AutoCheck reseller, not affiliated with CARFAX, AutoCheck or Experian. Wholesale reports cost a few dollars; confirm current coverage and the total at checkout. A quiet report can miss unreported repairs. Keep the independent inspection even if the seller sends an impressive PDF.

Sources

• RAC used-car review
• U.S. DOJ NMVTIS
• NYC used-car buying guidance