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P657 EBL

1996 Citroen Berlingo

Cream Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

237,659 mi
Last recorded237,659 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2006
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 EBL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2006 237,659 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 237,647 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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
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P657 EBL is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo in Cream with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P657 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 P657 EBL registered?

P657 EBL is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P657 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P657 EBL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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