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P196 ETO

1997 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,131 mi
Last recorded105,131 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 ETO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 105,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 84,266 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 84,247 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 84,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jun 2016 82,606 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear and offside rear brake grabbing

Pass 11 Jun 2015 81,176 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jun 2014 79,680 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 79,549 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 77,315 miles

Parking brake lever mounting worn

Pass 25 Jun 2012 74,629 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

residual fuel around fuel pump

Fail 25 Jun 2012 74,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

residual fuel around fuel pump

windscreen wipers deteriorating

Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,015 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 71,012 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 68,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

heavy surface perishing to offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2009 64,357 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,505 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 57,995 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 54,838 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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P196 ETO is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P196 ETO, 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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P196 ETO is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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