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P481 EBL

1996 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,510 mi
Last recorded146,510 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 EBL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 146,510 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 146,510 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 142,131 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 142,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 137,934 miles

slightly damp around diesel pump area

Fail 18 Sep 2014 137,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

slightly damp around diesel pump area

Pass 30 Sep 2013 132,825 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 132,825 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 126,670 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 126,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake has excessive freeplay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 123,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroeded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 119,240 miles

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

misting on fuel pump

Pass 3 Mar 2009 110,288 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 110,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 106,932 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 102,798 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 99,428 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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P481 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 64.7%.

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 P481 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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P481 EBL is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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