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P168 VHU

1997 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

218,739 mi
Last recorded218,739 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 VHU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 218,739 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 205,339 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 205,339 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 193,198 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 182,735 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 182,730 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 177,970 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 173,749 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 173,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 168,769 miles

oil leak engine suspension cover in oil n/r front

Pass 21 Apr 2006 64,084 miles

handbrake binding slightly when first released

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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P168 VHU is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P168 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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What year was P168 VHU registered?

P168 VHU is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P168 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P168 VHU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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