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P183 JJA

1997 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,568 mi
Last recorded144,568 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 JJA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 144,568 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2010 144,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2009

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 251,662 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 242,960 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 242,960 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2006 226,005 miles

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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P183 JJA is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in Red 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 P183 JJA, 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 P183 JJA registered?

P183 JJA is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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