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P656 EBL

1996 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,033 mi
Last recorded135,033 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 EBL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 135,033 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 128,380 miles

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

Nearside front inner wing corroded

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2006 128,377 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside 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)

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

Nearside front inner wing corroded

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2006 122,265 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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P656 EBL is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P656 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 P656 EBL registered?

P656 EBL is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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