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1996 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,466 mi
Last recorded123,466 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 VPN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 123,466 miles

corrosion underside

front brake hoses deteriorated/perished

harsh corrosion to offside front floor (border line pass)

play in offside front lower ball joint (Border line pass)

Pass 19 Oct 2017 122,049 miles

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded

harsh corrosion to bulk head (border line pass)

harsh corrosion to chassis legs

head-lights deteriorated

nearside front brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2016 119,917 miles

Front number plate cracked / damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link has play

battery insecure

harsh corrosion to n/s/f inner wing area

harsh corrosion to o/s/r axle / beam mount area / borderline pass

harsh corrosion to underside in places

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2016 119,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing nr suspension top mount / engine mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Front number plate cracked / damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link has play

battery insecure

harsh corrosion to n/s/f inner wing area

harsh corrosion to o/s/r axle / beam mount area / borderline pass

harsh corrosion to underside in places

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2015 117,351 miles

corrosion underside

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake pipes corroded

harsh corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

oil leak

slight play in nearside front track rod end

slight play in offside front lower arm ball joint

Fail 9 Oct 2015 117,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion underside

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake pipes corroded

harsh corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

oil leak

slight play in nearside front track rod end

slight play in offside front lower arm ball joint

Pass 1 Oct 2014 114,537 miles

corrosion underside

harsh corrosion to front inner wheel arches

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 112,256 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

spare wheel missing

Fail 21 Oct 2013 112,241 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

spare wheel missing

Pass 14 Sep 2012 110,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 110,569 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 100,615 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 96,144 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle bulk head area has excessive corrosion but not within any prescribed areas

Fail 12 Jul 2010 96,144 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle bulk head area has excessive corrosion but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 16 Jul 2009 90,534 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 84,202 miles

Slight uneveness at rear brake application.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 77,169 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 69,859 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 60,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 60,365 miles

Nearside 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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P863 VPN is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P863 VPN, 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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P863 VPN is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 December 1996.

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