MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,567 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Underside corroded
Both front inner wings corroded and holed
Both number plates deteriorating
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Handbrake travel high
Mist of oil around steering rack
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
corrosion to underside
dampness to rack
drivers seat base poor
hand brake travel high
play in rack
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
corrosion to underside
dampness to rack
drivers seat base poor
hand brake travel high
play in rack
Both rear shock absorbers, bushes slightly perished.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Outer Signs of grease leaking.
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear shock absorbers, bushes slightly perished.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Outer Signs of grease leaking.
O/s/r tyre perished/cracked.
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
NEARSIDE OUTER CV BOOT DETERIORATED/LEAKING LUBRICANT
OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENSE LOOSE
OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING CORRODED
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
NEARSIDE MIRROR INSECURE
NEARSIDE OUTER CV BOOT DETERIORATED/LEAKING LUBRICANT
OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENSE LOOSE
OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING CORRODED
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion offside front inner wing
screen scratched
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
screen scratched
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion to o/s/f inner arche under bonnet
fuel tank strap corroded
rear load area doors dont opne from the outside but are secured shut
rear tyres age/cracking
Bulk head corroded
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/S/F inner wing corroded.
N/S/R tyre perished and advise replacing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F inner wing corroded and holed.
O/S/F tyre worn on outer wall.
O/S/R tyre perished
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Surface corrosion to front sub-frame
Surface corrosion to rear axle
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Bulk head corroded
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/S/F inner wing corroded.
N/S/R tyre perished and advise replacing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F inner wing corroded and holed.
O/S/F tyre worn on outer wall.
O/S/R tyre perished
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Surface corrosion to front sub-frame
Surface corrosion to rear axle
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
bonnet safety catch seized
front windscreen scratched
n/s front inner wing corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
screen scratched
BOTH REAR TYRES ARE STARTING TO CRACK ON SIDE WALLS.
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
BOTH REAR TYRES ARE STARTING TO CRACK ON SIDE WALLS.
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nearside anti rollbar droplink has slight play
rear tyres low on tread
slight rust inner wing area
wing mirrors attachment worn
wiper blades worn
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear tyres age cracking
brake warning light on in dash assembly
non obligatory mirror damaged
rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
unable to fully inspect front brake linings
How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?
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P490 EBL is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 P490 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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P490 EBL is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 September 1996.
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