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P43 FVV

1996 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,319 mi
Last recorded191,319 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 FVV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 191,319 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 189,124 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 188,022 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 186,318 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 180,581 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 175,104 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 175,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 137,836 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 158,898 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 158,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2006 148,052 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 148,052 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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P43 FVV is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P43 FVV, 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 P43 FVV registered?

P43 FVV is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 November 1996.

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