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A17 PLP

1997 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,520 mi
Last recorded191,520 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 PLP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 191,520 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 182,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 171,694 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 162,091 miles

light rumble from n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 153,159 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 153,159 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyre dimensions differ from rears.

slight bind on o/s/f brake.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 152,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside front inner flitch panel corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2009 152,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear hub grease cap missing

offside front coil spring very close to the inner wing on lock

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2008 146,983 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 141,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2006 137,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?

Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
354,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117,833
Stop lamp not working 110,487
Registration plate lamp not working 95,795
position lamp(s) not working 76,407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 75,499
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A17 PLP is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 134,874 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Berlingo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 117,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 PLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Berlingo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A17 PLP is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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