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P106 VDW

1997 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,719 mi
Last recorded181,719 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 VDW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 181,719 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 181,719 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 177,284 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front wheel arches under bonnet slightly corroded

oil leak underside of engine

underside of vehicle very dirty

Pass 30 Jan 2009 167,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 163,834 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 160,006 miles

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

only just met imbalance efficiency 22%

Fail 29 Jan 2007 160,004 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 154,779 miles

nearside headlamp glass is badley cracked but beam image is not affected and no sharp edges are protruding.

offside headlamp aim is just on lower limit line

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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P106 VDW is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P106 VDW, 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 P106 VDW registered?

P106 VDW is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P106 VDW safe to buy?

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