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P488 NNP

1996 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

228,431 mi
Last recorded228,431 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 NNP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 228,431 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner arch corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2009 228,431 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f inner arch corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2009 228,167 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 207,681 miles

Corrosion hole o/s/f inner wing

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

R number plate in poor condition

Fail 7 Nov 2008 207,349 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Corrosion hole o/s/f inner wing

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

R number plate in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2007 186,999 miles

Noise from N/S/F wheel bearing/transmission area

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 24 Nov 2007 186,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Noise from N/S/F wheel bearing/transmission area

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2006 163,417 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 162,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R Lamp broken

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

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 26 Nov 2005 135,765 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 135,333 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2005 134,915 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r lamp broken

some other brake pipes corroding

some tyres cracking

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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P488 NNP is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 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 P488 NNP, 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 P488 NNP registered?

P488 NNP is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 September 1996.

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