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P177 FJO

1997 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

277,400 mi
Last recorded277,400 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 FJO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 277,400 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 272,729 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 264,171 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 254,256 miles

Accident damage to O/S

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/R Tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering noisy

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen wipers only operate on 'fast'

Fail 15 May 2007 254,256 miles

Accident damage to O/S

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/R Tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering noisy

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen wipers only operate on 'fast'

Pass 2 May 2006 245,818 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 245,818 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

wipers only working on 1 speed

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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P177 FJO is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P177 FJO, 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 P177 FJO registered?

P177 FJO is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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