MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,531 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
corrosion to both o/s/& n/s/front lower inner wing sections
early corrosion to o/s/front inner bulkhead
o/s/door mirror case taped over
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
o/s/door mirror case taped over
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion to both o/s/& n/s/front lower inner wing sections
early corrosion to o/s/front inner bulkhead
airbag light showing
both front inner wheel arches holed & corroded
both front tyres outer walls deteriorated
drivers door mirror casing broke
front scuttle under windscreen corroded
front to rear brake pipe corroded
heavy surface rust offside front chassis near subframe mount
nearside front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded
offside front chassis out-rigger holed & corroded
offside rear chassis corroded
offside wiper split
welding repairs to offside front inner wheel arch
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
airbag light showing
both front inner wheel arches holed & corroded
both front tyres outer walls deteriorated
drivers door mirror casing broke
front scuttle under windscreen corroded
front to rear brake pipe corroded
heavy surface rust offside front chassis near subframe mount
nearside front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded
offside front chassis out-rigger holed & corroded
offside rear chassis corroded
offside wiper split
welding repairs to offside front inner wheel arch
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre wearing uneven
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre wearing uneven
air bag warning lamp flashing on
front number plate cracked
holes and corrosion at o/s and n/s front - top - bulkhead sections
holes and corrosion at o/s and n/s front inner wing sections
light cracks on n/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewalls
slight damage to screen in swept area
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
air bag warning lamp flashing on
brake pads (front) very low - advise strip and check
front number plate cracked
holes and corrosion at o/s and n/s front - top - bulkhead sections
holes and corrosion at o/s and n/s front inner wing sections
ignition switch damaged - "key" switch section removed
light cracks on n/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewalls
slight damage to screen in swept area
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
SLIGHT - play in n/s/f bottom ball joint - advise check regularly for further wear
air bag warning lamp staying on
heavy surface corrosion on o/s/ and n/s front inner wing panels - front sections
n/s/f bottom ball joint and n/s track rod end boots split
slight damage to front number plate
slight damage to windscreen in swept area
small split in brake pedal rubber
spare wheel/tyre deflated
air bag warning lamp staying on
SLIGHT - play in n/s/f bottom ball joint - advise check regularly for further wear
heavy surface corrosion on o/s/ and n/s front inner wing panels - front sections
n/s/f bottom ball joint and n/s track rod end boots split
slight damage to front number plate
slight damage to windscreen in swept area
small split in brake pedal rubber
spare wheel/tyre deflated
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
brake load valve lever stiff on pivot
n/s track rod end boot split
slight damage to front number plate
surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front brake discs
How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P143 SMX is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 P143 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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P143 SMX is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 April 1997.
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