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P853 TUG

1996 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

116,267 mi
Last recorded116,267 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP853 TUG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 116,267 miles

exhaust rattling on underbody

nearside rear tyre showing slight run out on tread

Fail 7 Mar 2015 116,066 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust rattling on underbody

nearside rear tyre showing slight run out on tread

Pass 7 Mar 2014 111,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front top suspension bearings slightly rough on rotation

exhaust fouling chassis

Fail 24 Feb 2014 111,540 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front top suspension bearings slightly rough on rotation

Pass 18 Feb 2013 106,515 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 106,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 100,335 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear lamp lense damaged

signs of corrosion to both front inner wings

signs of corrosion to underside

spare tyre below legal limit if fitted

wipers only work on full speed

Fail 24 Jan 2012 100,332 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

ONE litre of oil added to carry out MOT

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs heavily pitted

offside rear lamp lense damaged

signs of corrosion to both front inner wings

signs of corrosion to underside

spare tyre below legal limit if fitted

wipers only work on full speed

Fail 14 Apr 2011 100,326 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 97,169 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 97,169 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 93,951 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 93,941 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 89,514 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 85,114 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 85,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 8,076 miles

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

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

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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P853 TUG is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P853 TUG, 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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P853 TUG is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 December 1996.

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