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P156 HTO

1997 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,659 mi
Last recorded143,659 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 HTO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 143,659 miles

offside front strut mount corroded

Fail 28 May 2016 143,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front strut mount corroded

Pass 30 May 2015 129,387 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 May 2015 129,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 118,274 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2014 118,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 111,341 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 105,689 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 99,452 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 93,146 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 86,906 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 80,504 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 73,129 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 66,455 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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P156 HTO is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P156 HTO, 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 P156 HTO registered?

P156 HTO is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P156 HTO safe to buy?

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