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P170 THR

1996 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

191,189 mi
Last recorded191,189 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 THR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 191,189 miles

rear suspension arms rusty

small cut in steering wheel

both front / rear wishbone bushes starting to split

damage to o/s centre pannel to sill / taped

front brake discs rusty ( inner )

o/ floor to chassis leg rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2012 191,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front / rear wishbone bushes starting to split

damage to o/s centre pannel to sill / taped

front brake discs rusty ( inner )

o/ floor to chassis leg rusty

rear suspension arms rusty

small cut in steering wheel

Pass 8 Jun 2011 186,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs pitted

Fail 8 Jun 2011 186,870 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs pitted

Pass 27 Apr 2010 178,724 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

adv o/s/r lens damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2010 178,724 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

adv o/s/r lens damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2009 171,487 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 171,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 156,290 miles

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

Oil leak

offside wiper blade smearing slightly

Fail 13 Oct 2008 115,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside inner wing area corroded to form a hole just outside of prescribed area

offside wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2007 143,543 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 143,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2006 127,009 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 105,571 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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P170 THR is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P170 THR, 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 P170 THR registered?

P170 THR is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 1996.

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