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P160 VHU

1997 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,850 mi
Last recorded85,850 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 85,850 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 85,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

corrosion by nearside battery tray not within 30cm of suspension

Fail 6 Nov 2015 85,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 63,631 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 99,227 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2013 99,227 miles

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 27,384 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 94,269 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 94,269 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 50,765 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,457 miles

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

slight corrosion by battery

Fail 12 Nov 2009 27,455 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight corrosion by battery

Pass 14 Nov 2008 94,128 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 94,128 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 72,021 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 72,021 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 36,064 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 25,730 miles

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 68,734 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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P160 VHU 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 57.9%.

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 P160 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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P160 VHU is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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