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P201 PTU

1997 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,568 mi
Last recorded77,568 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 PTU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 77,568 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion front inner wing ares under bonnet

Pass 9 May 2019 61,071 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 60,026 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 May 2017 58,732 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 58,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 57,233 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 55,807 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 54,970 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 53,836 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 53,836 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 52,655 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 50,888 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 50,888 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 49,193 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 47,958 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 46,158 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 43,560 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 May 2006 41,119 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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P201 PTU is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P201 PTU, 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 P201 PTU registered?

P201 PTU is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P201 PTU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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