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P458 EBL

1996 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

149,065 mi
Last recorded149,065 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP458 EBL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 149,065 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 149,054 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 141,699 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2013 141,699 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 134,278 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 134,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 125,882 miles

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

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

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

n/s/ driveshaft inner boot split

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link has a split boot

o/s/f top strut bearing feels rough and nothchy when turned from lock to lock

Fail 9 Jun 2011 125,760 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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)

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

n/s/ driveshaft inner boot split

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link has a split boot

o/s/f top strut bearing feels rough and nothchy when turned from lock to lock

Pass 29 Jun 2010 117,696 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 117,696 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 109,578 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 109,578 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 103,947 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 103,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 99,781 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 93,145 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 93,145 miles

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

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

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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P458 EBL is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P458 EBL, 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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P458 EBL is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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