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P855 MSG

1996 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,161 mi
Last recorded181,161 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 MSG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2009 181,161 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2009 181,161 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 178,221 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 170,700 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 170,671 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 158,131 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 158,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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P855 MSG is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P855 MSG, 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

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What year was P855 MSG registered?

P855 MSG is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 1996.

Is P855 MSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P855 MSG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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