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P179 DCY

1997 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,931 mi
Last recorded98,931 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 DCY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 98,931 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 98,931 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 94,292 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 94,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 91,029 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 91,020 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 89,999 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 89,990 miles

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

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

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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P179 DCY is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P179 DCY, 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 P179 DCY registered?

P179 DCY is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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