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P327 SGP

1997 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

214,965 mi
Last recorded214,965 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP327 SGP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 214,965 miles

O/S OUTER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN.

PARKING BRAKE CABLES SEIZING,

Fail 31 May 2012 214,965 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

O/S OUTER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN.

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

PARKING BRAKE CABLES SEIZING,

Pass 9 Jun 2011 198,379 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 198,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 186,534 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 186,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 185,907 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 185,907 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 166,042 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 149,042 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 149,042 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 139,058 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2005 139,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P327 SGP is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P327 SGP, 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 P327 SGP registered?

P327 SGP is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P327 SGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P327 SGP shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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