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P487 MBM

1996 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,925 mi
Last recorded136,925 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 MBM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 136,925 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 136,925 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 133,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 133,514 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 130,082 miles

advise o/s/door mirror loose

Pass 19 Nov 2010 127,056 miles

advise n/s/front tyre worn outer edge

advise o/s/front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 16 Nov 2010 127,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

advise n/s/front tyre worn outer edge

advise o/s/front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2009 122,114 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 116,932 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 116,932 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 111,605 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 106,394 miles

center and reawr exhaust mounts perished, not excessive at time of test.

oil leak

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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P487 MBM 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 66.7%.

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 P487 MBM, 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 P487 MBM registered?

P487 MBM is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P487 MBM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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