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P157 NBP

1997 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

172,201 mi
Last recorded172,201 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 NBP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 172,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 166,213 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Corrosion to front of front inner wings - outside prescribed area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 166,177 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Spring broken (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF floorpan (2.4.A.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside (3.7.B.5a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Corrosion to front of front inner wings - outside prescribed area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 161,769 miles

Offside rear + nearside front low on edges

Fail 3 May 2016 161,764 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Offside outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm on both edges and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm on inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 161,727 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Upper Headlamp insecure Top mount broken (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm on both edges and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm on inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 150,914 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 143,018 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 137,197 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 137,197 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 130,403 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion in both front chassis rails and both front inner wings

smell of diesel under bonnet but no visable signs of leak

wiring to tow bar insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2012 130,363 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion in both front chassis rails and both front inner wings

smell of diesel under bonnet but no visable signs of leak

wiring to tow bar insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2011 122,796 miles

front brake hoses perished

front tyres low on edges

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

play in both track rod end ball joints

Fail 28 Apr 2011 122,796 miles

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

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

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

front brake hoses perished

front tyres low on edges

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

play in both track rod end ball joints

Pass 9 Jun 2010 115,840 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 115,840 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 107,365 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 107,365 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 98,193 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 89,051 miles

front no pate cracked

n/s/r light unit & o/s/f ind damaged

o/s reverse light n/w

rear brake imb high, n/s/f brake slight bind, o/s/r brake grabbing

wipers poor

Pass 16 Jun 2006 79,684 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs wearing

front number plate damaged

nearside front brake disc corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside reverse lamp not working

Fail 16 Jun 2006 79,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs wearing

front number plate damaged

nearside front brake disc corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside reverse lamp not working

Pass 22 Jun 2005 71,664 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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P157 NBP is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 P157 NBP, 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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P157 NBP is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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