Peugeot 307 CC (2003 – 2008) Review

Peugeot 307 CC (2003 – 2008) At A Glance

3/5

+Space for four adults. Drives well. Plenty of safety kit. The standard 138bhp manual model is the one to go for.

-Awkward styling from some angles. The auto version is disappointing.

On average it achieves 98% of the official MPG figure

At launch in 2003, there was only one other car like it. The Renault Megane CC was the only alternative genuine four seater with a hard top that folded away into the boot.

We both drove all three variations of the 307CC and came to a surprising conclusion.

Peugeot 307CC 2003 Road Test

Real MPG average for a Peugeot 307 CC (2003 – 2008)

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Average performance

98%

Real MPG

26–58 mpg

MPGs submitted

47

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Is it expensive to fix the folding roof on a Peugeot 307CC?

"I am looking at buying a Peugeot 307CC 2004 plate as it only has 45k miles on the clock but at the moment the roof won’t open. The windows will go down but roof won’t open. I’m being told in most cases it should be a relatively cheap fix but concerned it could be something more serious and expensive. What are the common causes and fixes or should I avoid this car as it might cost me £1000s to fix?"
If the windows go down then you can rule out a problem with the roof switch, so the issue is most likely with the roof mechanism itself. The roof contains a number of sensors, wires and modules so you'll need a proper code reader to identify which one of these is not responding. The best place to start is by resetting the roof mechanism, which can be done via a switch under the right-hand front headlight, but only with a diagnostic scanner. You'll need to take the car to a Peugeot dealer or specialist to get the codes read but the good news is that once the source of the problem is found, repairs are rarely expensive.
Answered by Craig Cheetham

Why won't the roof of my Peugeot 307 CC open?

"When I try to open the roof of my Peugeot 307 CC it says 'operation impossible, screen not in place'. What does this mean? I have only just bought it"
There is a screen in the boot that divides the load area into luggage space and free space for the top to fold into. If you want to carry more luggage at the expense of not taking the top down you move the screen out of the way. If you want to take the top down you put the screen in place (and make sure it is making the electrical contacts that tell the roof ECU that it is in place).
Answered by Honest John

Am I being ripped off?

"I own a Peugeot 307cc, which broken down recently. The car was towed to a local garage, who told me it needed a new water pump and casing. They also said the engine was damaged, with nine out of 16 valves damaged. The repairs cost £980. I've had the car returned, but it sounds the same and apparently there are seven new engine faults. Are they ripping me off and taking me for a fool? "
You are not being taken for a fool. Your problem is that the engine failure is more catastrophic than first thought, which is why the attempted repair has not succeeded. The easy answer is a fully reconditioned engine.
Answered by Honest John

Folding roof fault on 307 CC

"My wife owns a 2004 Peugeot 307 cc; however, the folding roof has failed - something to do with the catches close to the windscreen. My local dealer has quoted £1500 to rectify the problem. It failed whilst being operated whilst in Truro and the AA managed to get it closed- I think there is a manual way of doing this (I was not present and my wife is not mechanically minded). Our local independent (to his credit) refuses to touch something 'he knows nothing about'. Can you recommend somebody we can go to, preferably close to mid-Cornwall."
If you're still in Truro, a piece of slightly good news. The best people in the country for sunroofs are: http://www.bristolsunroofs.co.uk/
Answered by Honest John
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