Known APK problem
Peugeot 107: windows and visibility
On the Peugeot 107 the APK inspector finds windows and visibility problems 50% more often than on cars of the same age: at 13–15 years 8.0%, against about 5.3% nationally.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
What is it?
Chips or cracks in the windscreen in the field of view, or worn wipers.
How to check it at the viewing
Look for chips and cracks especially in the driver’s field of view. Test the wipers and washers.
Ask the seller: Has the windscreen been replaced, or have chips been repaired?
By age
Share of inspected Peugeot 107s with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.
| Age | Type | 107 | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 – 12 years | B | 6.1% | 4.7% | 1.3× |
| 13 – 15 years | B | 8.0% | 5.3% | 1.5× |
| 16+ years | B | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.3× |
A = structure, safety or costly mechanics; B = fail, usually simple; C = advisory. An age is missing when this defect is not among the most common there.
Comparable cars at 13–15 years
| Model | Windows and visibility | Vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 107 | 8.0% | 1.5× |
| Ford Ka II | 5.1% | 1.0× |
| Suzuki Alto (2009) | 8.2% | 1.5× |
| Citroën C1 I | 8.0% | 1.5× |
| Hyundai i10 I | 6.9% | 1.3× |
| Fiat 500 (312) | 4.9% | 0.9× |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Peugeot 107 often have windows and visibility problems?
Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 13–15 years the inspector found a windows and visibility defect on 8.0% of inspected Peugeot 107s, against about 5.3% of all cars of the same age (1.5×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
How do you check the windows and visibility on a used Peugeot 107?
Look for chips and cracks especially in the driver’s field of view. Test the wipers and washers.
Repair indication: small, medium or large. An indication of the usual repair, not a quote: the real cost depends on the car, the cause and the garage.
Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know