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P169 VHU

1997 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

208,381 mi
Last recorded208,381 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 VHU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 208,381 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 203,334 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 198,028 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 198,028 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 195,612 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2010 194,167 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 191,509 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 191,509 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 187,359 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 182,790 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 172,400 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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P169 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 81.8%.

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 P169 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 P169 VHU registered?

P169 VHU is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P169 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P169 VHU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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