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P490 EBL

1996 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

86,567 mi
Last recorded86,567 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 EBL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2019 86,567 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 86,433 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 86,433 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 86,102 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 86,102 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 85,240 miles

NEARSIDE OUTER CV BOOT DETERIORATED/LEAKING LUBRICANT

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENSE LOOSE

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING CORRODED

Fail 15 Jun 2016 85,240 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 84,507 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 84,507 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 82,967 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 81,124 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 81,115 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 79,976 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 79,970 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 76,179 miles

bonnet safety catch seized

front windscreen scratched

n/s front inner wing corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 74,582 miles

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

screen scratched

Pass 2 Mar 2009 71,612 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE STARTING TO CRACK ON SIDE WALLS.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 71,612 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 68,741 miles

nearside anti rollbar droplink has slight play

rear tyres low on tread

slight rust inner wing area

Pass 20 Feb 2007 65,689 miles

wing mirrors attachment worn

wiper blades worn

Pass 27 Jan 2006 62,885 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 62,885 miles

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?

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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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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