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P396 PAB

1996 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

136,356 mi
Last recorded136,356 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 PAB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 136,356 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 133,381 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 132,288 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 131,381 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading into drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front to rear chassis corroded

front to rear floor corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2022 131,339 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body sill, within 30cm of rear most suspension arm mounting and bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength gearbox mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength McPherson strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength McPherson strut mounting, on bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading into drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front to rear chassis corroded

front to rear floor corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2021 128,280 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 125,529 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 123,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 123,085 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 119,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 115,627 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2016 113,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 110,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre perishing

smell of diesel under bonnet but no leaks found

Fail 15 Aug 2015 109,888 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf tyre perishing

smell of diesel under bonnet but no leaks found

Pass 14 Aug 2014 104,909 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyre cracking slightly

Fail 20 Aug 2013 104,017 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 104,017 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 103,071 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 103,071 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 101,515 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 101,515 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 99,507 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 99,507 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 96,341 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 96,341 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 92,513 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 92,513 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 88,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 88,866 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 83,823 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 79,401 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 79,401 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P396 PAB is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 P396 PAB, 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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P396 PAB is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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