CarVerify

Free Car Check

P591 EBL

1996 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,697 mi
Last recorded117,697 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP591 EBL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 117,697 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 117,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside and offside front flexible brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 3 Jun 2011 112,739 miles

both front brake flexibles starting to perish

both front tyres worn on edges to limit

oil leak

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2011 112,724 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake flexibles starting to perish

both front tyres worn on edges to limit

oil leak

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 107,804 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 95,408 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 73,596 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 73,596 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 70,676 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 66,265 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 64,565 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 64,547 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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
Full Citroen Berlingo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P591 EBL is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P591 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P591 EBL?

You can check the full history of P591 EBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P591 EBL registered?

P591 EBL is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P591 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P591 EBL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P591 EBL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P591 EBL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.