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P171 UTC

1997 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,028 mi
Last recorded138,028 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 UTC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 138,028 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 128,284 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 128,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 125,317 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 123,004 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 122,999 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 116,710 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 116,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 112,276 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 110,254 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 110,254 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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P171 UTC is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P171 UTC, 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 P171 UTC registered?

P171 UTC is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P171 UTC safe to buy?

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