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P165 TWV

1996 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,819 mi
Last recorded149,819 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 TWV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 149,819 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 149,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 137,961 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 137,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 134,225 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 134,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2007 103,352 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 101,274 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 101,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P165 TWV is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P165 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 P165 TWV registered?

P165 TWV is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P165 TWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P165 TWV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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