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P117 VDW

1997 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

191,323 mi
Last recorded191,323 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 VDW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 191,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded through

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion on inner sills

Pass 21 Mar 2015 188,524 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 185,441 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 185,431 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 181,199 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 175,140 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 171,351 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 164,363 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 156,137 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 146,384 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 146,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 141,223 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 141,223 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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P117 VDW is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P117 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 P117 VDW registered?

P117 VDW is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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