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P159 VHU

1997 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,345 mi
Last recorded106,345 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 VHU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 106,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 93,759 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 83,755 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 72,004 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 166,966 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 165,338 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 162,987 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 162,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 160,005 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 160,005 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 156,762 miles

front brake pads low. brakes to be checked all round. oil leak from engin. o/s/f tyre worn just off limit. ligh rott on exhaust.

Pass 7 Nov 2005 147,124 miles

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

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

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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P159 VHU is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P159 VHU, 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 P159 VHU registered?

P159 VHU is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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