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P172 CVJ

1997 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

190,613 mi
Last recorded190,613 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 CVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 190,613 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 183,831 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 177,855 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 176,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 174,240 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 173,240 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 172,205 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre side wall slighty cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2012 17,060 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 170,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn very close to limit

Pass 19 Jan 2011 168,516 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 20 Jan 2010 166,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front registration plate slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked on inner shoulder

Fail 18 Jan 2010 166,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front registration plate slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked on inner shoulder

Pass 15 Jan 2009 163,232 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 160,796 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 149,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear bumper end cap insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2006 137,799 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 137,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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 CVJ is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CVJ, 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 CVJ registered?

P172 CVJ is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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