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P154 SMX

1997 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,232 mi
Last recorded214,232 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 SMX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 214,232 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 214,008 miles

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 204,181 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Fail 14 Jun 2008 204,181 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 26 Apr 2007 192,744 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 174,404 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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P154 SMX is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P154 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 P154 SMX registered?

P154 SMX is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P154 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P154 SMX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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