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P109 SMX

1997 Citroen Berlingo

Yellow Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,766 mi
Last recorded194,766 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 SMX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 194,766 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 194,753 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 188,084 miles

Center rear view mirror missing.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 188,084 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Center rear view mirror missing.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 176,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 176,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 167,506 miles

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

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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P109 SMX is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in Yellow with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P109 SMX, 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 P109 SMX registered?

P109 SMX is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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