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P371 AEC

1996 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,069 mi
Last recorded154,069 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 AEC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 154,069 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 154,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 9 Jan 2014 150,586 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s wiper blade deteriated

o/s front bumper repaired

o/s head light fixing point repaired

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

scuff centre of winscreen

slight corrosion to chassis near gearbox mnting

Fail 9 Jan 2014 150,586 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s wiper blade deteriated

o/s front bumper repaired

o/s head light fixing point repaired

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

scuff centre of winscreen

slight corrosion to chassis near gearbox mnting

Pass 7 Jan 2013 146,368 miles

corrosion n/s and o/s front bulkhead

engine oil leakes

front brake hoses slightly perrished

n/s mirror haed repaired

scuffs lower centre of winscreen

speedo pannel light inoperative

Fail 7 Jan 2013 146,368 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion n/s and o/s front bulkhead

engine oil leakes

front brake hoses slightly perrished

n/s mirror haed repaired

scuffs lower centre of winscreen

speedo pannel light inoperative

Pass 10 Jan 2012 143,886 miles

corrosion around o/s/f rear subframe mnting suspension perscribed area

corrosion at rear subframe mntings perscribed area suspension

engine oil leaks

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses perished

scuffs on centre lower of winscreen

washer bottle leaking

Fail 6 Jan 2012 143,833 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner treads and close to legal limit

corrosion around o/s/f rear subframe mnting suspension perscribed area

corrosion at rear subframe mntings perscribed area suspension

engine oil leaks

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses perished

scuffs on centre lower of winscreen

washer bottle leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2011 141,161 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2011 141,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2010 138,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front no plate cracked

n/s/r lightlenze repaired

o/s/f light repaired

scratch od lower o/s winscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2009 135,650 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s front indicater lenze repaired

Fail 12 Jan 2009 135,650 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s front indicater lenze repaired

Pass 18 Jan 2008 133,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 133,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 130,946 miles

n/s/r brake starting to bind

Pass 23 Jan 2006 128,966 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r indicators going pale

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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P371 AEC is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P371 AEC, 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 P371 AEC registered?

P371 AEC is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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