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P344 RAB

1996 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,382 mi
Last recorded78,382 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 RAB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 78,382 miles

front tyres low on edges especially nearside very close to limits

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2014 77,388 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,442 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2013 76,442 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2012 74,824 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 74,823 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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)

corrosion offside and nearside front inner wings but not within prescribed area

Pass 31 Aug 2011 73,147 miles

corrosion both front inner wing panels

front discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

slight play nearside front antiroll bar link

slight play offside track rod

Pass 31 Aug 2010 71,437 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 131,660 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 131,660 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 130,051 miles

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

slight bind o/s/r brake.

Pass 28 Jul 2007 123,001 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 112,368 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 112,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 9 Nov 2005 109,878 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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P344 RAB is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P344 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 P344 RAB registered?

P344 RAB is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 October 1996.

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