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L999 TEC

1996 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

296,742 mi
Last recorded296,742 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 TEC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 296,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2017 296,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 263,457 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jun 2016 263,058 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 227,707 miles

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f inner wheel rim slightly damaged

o/s/f inner wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 13 May 2014 180,027 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 138,570 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 107,400 miles

Auxilliary drive belt perished

Both rear tyre inner sidewalls perished

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

Bulhkead in engine bay and offside front chassis slight corrosion

Offside headlight glass stonechip

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2012 107,400 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Auxilliary drive belt perished

Both rear tyre inner sidewalls perished

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

Bulhkead in engine bay and offside front chassis slight corrosion

Offside headlight glass stonechip

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2010 106,551 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 104,762 miles

offside headlamp lens damaged

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 20 Jun 2008 104,762 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside headlamp lens damaged

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 20 Apr 2007 102,828 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 100,128 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 100,128 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

advise front pads and discs for wear and fatigue

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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L999 TEC is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 134,440 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 L999 TEC, 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 30 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L999 TEC registered?

L999 TEC is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is L999 TEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L999 TEC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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