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P172 CPJ

1997 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

215,586 mi
Last recorded215,586 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 CPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 215,586 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 210,887 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 204,202 miles

Offside Front catch strap broken

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 204,202 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front catch strap broken

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 198,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 198,661 miles

Fuel pipe leaking in engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 193,866 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 192,457 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 192,449 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 189,089 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 187,949 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 187,054 miles

Could not see brake pads

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

Undertrays

Pass 25 Nov 2015 186,052 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 184,825 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 182,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished on the outter wall

nearside rear tyre perishing with in the tread pattern

Fail 6 Nov 2013 182,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished on the outter wall

nearside rear tyre perishing with in the tread pattern

Pass 2 Nov 2012 177,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2011 173,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 166,432 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 160,555 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 160,539 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 147,470 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 129,121 miles

both number plate lamps dimm...

front number plate damaged..

new front brake hoses fitted, brake fluid residue noted.....

o/s/f tyre tread close to limit....

o/s/r tyre tread on limit , uneven inner tread.....

oil leaks....

under bonnet corrosion....

windscreen damage not excessive....

Pass 18 Dec 2006 119,183 miles

front indicators faded...

n/s & o/s/f brake hoses perishing...

oil leaks...

windscreen damage not excessive....

Pass 17 Nov 2005 107,234 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 107,234 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroding.

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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P172 CPJ is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P172 CPJ, 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 P172 CPJ registered?

P172 CPJ is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P172 CPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 CPJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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