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P629 EBL

1996 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,129 mi
Last recorded82,129 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP629 EBL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 82,129 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 82,129 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 77,341 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 77,341 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 73,727 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 71,111 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 67,948 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 65,726 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 62,559 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 59,750 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 59,750 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2010 56,399 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 56,399 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 57,908 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 57,908 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 51,412 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 48,822 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 46,189 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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P629 EBL is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P629 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 P629 EBL registered?

P629 EBL is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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