Tapping noise while idling and running rough

2009 Peugeot 207 1.4i 75 Manual
Car: Peugeot 207
Year: 2009
Variant: 1.4i 75 Manual
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
while car is idling there is a sort of like tapping noise coming from the engine and when revving or accelerating you can hear the tapping noise gets louder at times and sometimes you do not hear anything. In other words - its like the engine runs rough while car is idling. shouldn't the car idle more quietly or is it the way it should sound.
Problem added: Apr 22, 2018 (5 years ago)
Shouldn't make unusual tapping noises,
I'd look at the camshaft/tappits.
Answered Apr 22, 2018 (5 years ago)
Could be crankshaft diffuser pulley
Answered Apr 22, 2018 (5 years ago)
Thanks to all for your speedy reply - much appreciated!!

I previously owned a Toyota 1.6 GLS (RXI) shape and the mechanical issues were quite understandable. As with the Peugeot, when it comes to detailed mechanical issues - I'm really quite clueless. Is this a huge and expensive problem to fix? Thanks in advance.
Answered Apr 23, 2018 (5 years ago)
Little point in borrowing trouble,
Get it looked/listened too before worrying about bills.
Answered Apr 23, 2018 (5 years ago)

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