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P160 ERX

1997 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

162,870 mi
Last recorded162,870 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 ERX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 May 2017 162,870 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour holed (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top fix area - at various points (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Front both indicator- side lamp outer covers not present

Nearside Front Upper top strut mount fix area - rust present

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

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

bonnet secondary catch faulty

bonnet secondary catch faulty

Pass 1 Jun 2016 152,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 151,973 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

multiple oil leaks

n/s/f tyre 3.mm tread

n/s/r lamp lense damaged

rear shock absorbers damp

Fail 14 Aug 2014 151,971 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

multiple oil leaks

n/s/f tyre 3.mm tread

n/s/r lamp lense damaged

rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 4 Mar 2013 145,042 miles

front of n/s/f wheel arch corroded and holed not within a prescibed area

silicone put on o/s inner c.v boot

Pass 8 Mar 2012 141,629 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 141,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 136,101 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 136,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner cv boot has temp repair

Pass 3 Mar 2010 131,109 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL LEAKS.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.LIGHT CORROSIION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS.MINOR STEERING OBSTRUCTON-LOCK/LOCK SUSPENSION HANGING.

Fail 24 Feb 2010 131,109 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL LEAKS.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.LIGHT CORROSIION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS.MINOR STEERING OBSTRUCTON-LOCK/LOCK SUSPENSION HANGING.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 122,880 miles

rad starting to leak

Fail 18 Feb 2009 122,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rad starting to leak

Pass 13 Feb 2008 116,586 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 116,586 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 110,244 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 110,244 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Feb 2006 102,744 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar upper ball joint dust cover split

vehicle has been repaied on o/s/f

Fail 21 Feb 2006 102,744 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

n/s/f anti roll link rod dust cover split

note o/s/f of vehicle has been repaird

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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P160 ERX is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 P160 ERX, 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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P160 ERX is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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