Second Hand Peugeot 207 AC Compressor

The Peugeot 207 ran as a single generation from 2006 to 2012, with a facelift arriving in 2009, so a 2008 and a 2012 car sit either side of that facelift boundary. Fitment of the AC compressor depends primarily on the engine code rather than the year alone, so both cars sharing the same engine code is a strong starting point. However, because ancillary and mounting details can change across a facelift, you should confirm compatibility with the breaker against both registration numbers before buying.

Engine code is the most important detail for AC compressor fitment — a 1.4 petrol and a 1.6 diesel from the same year will not share a compressor, and even two 1.6 petrol variants can differ if their engine codes differ. Your engine code is printed on your V5C or can be found via a VIN check, and it is the single most useful piece of information you can give a breaker when requesting a quote. Year is a useful secondary check, but always lead with the engine code.

Trim level — whether your 207 is an S, SE, Sport, GT, or GTi — does not affect AC compressor fitment; the compressor follows the engine, not the badge. A GTi and a base-spec car running the same engine code should use the same compressor unit. Bear in mind that cosmetic differences such as brackets, undertray panels, or engine dress covers may vary between trims and could affect access during fitting, but the compressor itself is determined by the engine code and fuel type.

No — petrol and diesel engines use different AC compressors, and the two are not interchangeable even if the cars are the same year. Always confirm the fuel type alongside the engine code when requesting a quote from a breaker. Mixing up petrol and diesel units is one of the most common fitment mistakes on mechanical parts like this.

The 207 facelift arrived in 2009, and while the engine codes carried over into the revised car, ancillary components including compressor mountings can change between production phases even when the engine code looks identical. Matching engine codes across that pre-facelift and facelift boundary is the right first step, but you should ask the breaker to verify against your specific registration to rule out any mid-production mounting or fitting changes. Never assume a match purely because the engine codes align.

Gearbox type can influence ancillary component layout and drive belt routing, which in turn can affect compressor fitment, so it is worth mentioning to the breaker alongside your engine code. For most 207 engines the compressor itself is the same unit regardless of gearbox, but confirming this against your registration with the breaker is the safest approach. Give the breaker your engine code, fuel type, and gearbox type together for the most accurate quote.