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P891 RCW

1996 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,711 mi
Last recorded146,711 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 RCW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2011 146,711 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking due to age

Pass 6 Jul 2010 144,227 miles

Coolant temperature warning light on when engine running

Oil leak from sump

Oil light on when engine running

water level warning light illuminated

Fail 29 Jun 2010 144,191 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Coolant temperature warning light on when engine running

Oil leak from sump

Oil light on when engine running

water level warning light illuminated

Pass 22 Jun 2009 137,817 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 131,760 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 131,604 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 129,980 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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P891 RCW is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P891 RCW, 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 P891 RCW registered?

P891 RCW is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is P891 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P891 RCW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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