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P491 NNP

1996 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

170,329 mi
Last recorded170,329 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 NNP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 170,329 miles

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

both inner wings have been repaired and painted so cannot see the quality of repair

offside front strut top bearing slightly sticky

offside outer cv boot is clipped on with cable ties

rear suspension is sticky

repairs on floorpan cannot be seen properly due to underseal

upper bulhead cosmetic panel becoming slightly corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2011 170,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

both inner wings have been repaired and painted so cannot see the quality of repair

offside front strut top bearing slightly sticky

rear suspension is sticky

upper bulhead cosmetic panel becoming slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2010 162,221 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2010 162,221 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 146,292 miles

Both headlamps poor condition cracked lenses

Fail 30 Mar 2009 146,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 132,045 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 131,756 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 120,569 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 120,569 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 116,315 miles

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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P491 NNP is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P491 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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P491 NNP is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 September 1996.

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