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P161 VHU

1997 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,881 mi
Last recorded100,881 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 VHU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 100,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2017 100,585 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 100,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven o/s slow (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 99,779 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 98,535 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 97,533 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 96,821 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,621 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 95,384 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 95,376 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 94,590 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 93,457 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 93,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 91,567 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 91,567 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 89,707 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 89,707 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 88,597 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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P161 VHU is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P161 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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P161 VHU is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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