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P172 HTO

1997 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,047 mi
Last recorded133,047 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 133,047 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 133,047 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 128,202 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 128,202 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

both rear flexi hoses perished along with o/s/front

Pass 24 Nov 2006 127,270 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 127,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake hoses perishing

exhaust middle box cracked

spare tyre worn

Pass 17 Nov 2005 117,657 miles

o/s/f/ tyre low on tread + NAIL IN TREAD...

rear brake compensator valve very stiff

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 HTO is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P172 HTO, 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 HTO registered?

P172 HTO is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P172 HTO safe to buy?

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