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P315 XUB

1997 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

267,350 mi
Last recorded267,350 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 XUB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 267,350 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 May 2012 267,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 262,357 miles

Oil leak

nearside front flitch corroded but outside prescribed area

Fail 23 Apr 2011 262,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front flitch corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 8 Mar 2010 256,645 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 256,644 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 250,109 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 250,109 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 242,948 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 242,948 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 237,996 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 237,996 miles

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

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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P315 XUB is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P315 XUB, 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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P315 XUB is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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