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P137 VDW

1997 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

130,545 mi
Last recorded130,545 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 VDW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 130,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing made in 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 130,545 miles

Brake valve leaking load sense valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing made in 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 129,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 126,384 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 126,379 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 122,448 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 122,448 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 120,667 miles

Front SLIGHT BRAKE IMBALANCE.

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 120,667 miles

Front SLIGHT BRAKE IMBALANCE.

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE.

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage MIRROR (6.1.C.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 120,661 miles

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

Brake valve leaking Load Sensor (3.6.A.1)

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Axle bushes perished

Pass 3 Aug 2015 118,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bulk head corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2015 118,799 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bulk head corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 118,010 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge and has a slight spilt.

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 115,173 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 115,172 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 112,203 miles

off side door mirror damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2011 107,839 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

front discs in poor conition

o/s/f outter mirror case damaged

o/s/f slightly binding on rotation

Fail 2 Sep 2011 107,839 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

front discs in poor conition

o/s/f outter mirror case damaged

o/s/f slightly binding on rotation

Fail 7 Sep 2010 104,136 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 104,136 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 101,498 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 101,498 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 92,879 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 92,879 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 85,201 miles

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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P137 VDW is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 P137 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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P137 VDW is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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