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L5 CPL

1997 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,246 mi
Last recorded135,246 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 CPL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2010 135,246 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 135,246 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 130,118 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 130,118 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 119,953 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 119,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2007 108,015 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 108,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leaks

nearside mirror housing damaged.

nearside rear roadwheel slightly damaged.

Pass 4 May 2006 103,797 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 103,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres in poor condition (cuts/splits)

exhaust blow at rear box

slight play in near side track rod end

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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L5 CPL is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L5 CPL, 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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What year was L5 CPL registered?

L5 CPL is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L5 CPL safe to buy?

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