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P214 RTL

1996 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,061 mi
Last recorded161,061 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 RTL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 161,061 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 161,060 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 98,676 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 97,854 miles

Battery insecure

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

air intake box insecure

glow plug relay insecure

nearside front inner door handle missing

offside front inner door handle missing

some exhaust smoke visible although emmisions test passed

Fail 9 Apr 2008 97,854 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

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

air intake box insecure

glow plug relay insecure

nearside front inner door handle missing

offside front inner door handle missing

some exhaust smoke visible although emmisions test passed

Pass 14 Jul 2007 94,565 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

rear loading door handles stiff operation and difficult to use

Fail 27 Jun 2007 94,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

battery loose

rear loading door handles stiff operation and difficult to use

Pass 4 Apr 2006 88,710 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P214 RTL is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 134,440 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 P214 RTL, 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 30 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P214 RTL registered?

P214 RTL is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P214 RTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P214 RTL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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