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P291 KOE

1997 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,517 mi
Last recorded132,517 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 KOE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2009 132,517 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise a brake check front discs worn

Pass 21 Jul 2008 116,640 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 116,629 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 105,468 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 105,466 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 98,282 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 95,036 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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P291 KOE is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P291 KOE, 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 P291 KOE registered?

P291 KOE is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 July 1997.

Is P291 KOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P291 KOE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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