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P305 RAB

1996 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,702 mi
Last recorded184,702 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 RAB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 184,702 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 183,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front n/s top strut bearing assembly stiff in lock to lock check.

Fail 9 Feb 2011 183,632 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front n/s top strut bearing assembly stiff in lock to lock check.

Fail 11 Feb 2010 182,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 182,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 180,873 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 180,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 177,986 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 175,404 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 170,279 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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P305 RAB is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 P305 RAB, 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 P305 RAB registered?

P305 RAB is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 September 1996.

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