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P163 TWV

1996 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

222,005 mi
Last recorded222,005 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 TWV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 222,005 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 207,432 miles

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

n/s bulkhead holed

Pass 26 Apr 2010 207,432 miles

n/s bulkhead holed

Fail 10 Feb 2009 192,709 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s driveshaft centre support bearing loose

o/s seat bbelt lock loose

Pass 10 Feb 2009 192,709 miles

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

o/s driveshaft centre support bearing loose

o/s seat bbelt lock loose

Pass 6 Feb 2008 178,861 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 169,180 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 169,180 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 156,990 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 156,990 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P163 TWV is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 134,440 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 P163 TWV, 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 30 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P163 TWV registered?

P163 TWV is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P163 TWV safe to buy?

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