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P505 EBL

1996 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

182,242 mi
Last recorded182,242 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 EBL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2010 182,242 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 182,242 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 169,823 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front reg plate cracked

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2009 169,823 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front reg plate cracked

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2008 164,415 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 164,413 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 157,984 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 157,974 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 151,609 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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P505 EBL is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P505 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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What year was P505 EBL registered?

P505 EBL is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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