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P221 PWP

1996 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,036 mi
Last recorded109,036 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 PWP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 109,036 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 95,790 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 21 Nov 2009 95,790 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 15 Dec 2008 89,889 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 89,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2007 82,910 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 74,632 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 74,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in steering

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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P221 PWP is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo in Silver 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 P221 PWP, 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 P221 PWP registered?

P221 PWP is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P221 PWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P221 PWP 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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