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Citroën Berlingo

White · Diesel · 1996 · 1,905 cc

P396 PABMOT history

P396 PAB is a white diesel Citroën Berlingo first used on 29 Nov 1996. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 136,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2026
Mileage
136,356 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P396 PAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Berlingo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,905 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
29 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P396 PAB was last recorded at 136,356 miles on 21 Jun 2025, 2,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,381 miles · 2 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,975 miles
Average per year
2,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,356 miles
  • 2024 – 133,381 miles
  • 2023 – 132,288 miles
  • 2022 – 131,381 miles
  • 2021 – 128,280 miles
  • 2020 – 125,529 miles
  • 2019 – 123,103 miles
  • 2018 – 119,590 miles
  • 2017 – 115,627 miles
  • 2016 – 113,045 miles
  • 2015 – 110,117 miles
  • 2014 – 104,909 miles
  • 2013 – 104,017 miles
  • 2012 – 103,071 miles
  • 2011 – 101,515 miles
  • 2010 – 99,507 miles
  • 2009 – 96,341 miles
  • 2008 – 92,513 miles
  • 2007 – 88,866 miles
  • 2006 – 83,823 miles
  • 2005 – 79,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,356 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading into drum

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front to rear chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,356 miles (+2,975)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    136,356 miles
    Test number
    853545138981
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass133,381 miles (+1,093)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    133,381 miles
    Test number
    596119779330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,288 miles (+907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,288 miles
    Test number
    510210039719
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass131,381 miles (+42)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    131,381 miles
    Test number
    715108514008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading into drum (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear floor corroded

  5. Fail131,339 miles (+3,059)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,339 miles
    Test number
    706074624417
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body sill, within 30cm of rear most suspension arm mounting and bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength gearbox mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength McPherson strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength McPherson strut mounting, on bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading into drum (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear floor corroded

  6. Pass128,280 miles (+2,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    128,280 miles
    Test number
    128362415882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  7. Pass125,529 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    125,529 miles
    Test number
    389152665722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,103 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,103 miles
    Test number
    968458005533
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail123,085 miles (+3,495)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,085 miles
    Test number
    885419543449
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass119,590 miles (+3,963)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    119,590 miles
    Test number
    638076312336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass115,627 miles (+2,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    115,627 miles
    Test number
    155048896819
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass113,045 miles (+2,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    113,045 miles
    Test number
    978860878872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass110,117 miles (+229)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    110,117 miles
    Test number
    111015061028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre perishing
    • AdvisorySmell of diesel under bonnet but no leaks found

  14. Fail109,888 miles (+4,979)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,888 miles
    Test number
    165847882302
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre perishing
    • AdvisorySmell of diesel under bonnet but no leaks found

  15. Pass104,909 miles (+892)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    104,909 miles
    Test number
    225366624277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre cracking slightly

  16. Fail104,017 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,017 miles
    Test number
    769552733274
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass104,017 miles (+946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    104,017 miles
    Test number
    976362833229
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail103,071 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,071 miles
    Test number
    458183442269
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

  19. Pass103,071 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    103,071 miles
    Test number
    669183742271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail101,515 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,515 miles
    Test number
    307672341256
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  21. Pass101,515 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    101,515 miles
    Test number
    396572341420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass99,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    99,507 miles
    Test number
    152938330253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail99,507 miles (+3,166)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,507 miles
    Test number
    843938330263
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  24. Pass96,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    96,341 miles
    Test number
    101047539275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail96,341 miles (+3,828)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,341 miles
    Test number
    453107839224
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass92,513 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    92,513 miles
    Test number
    300694838272
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Fail92,513 miles (+3,647)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,513 miles
    Test number
    732754738253
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Fail88,866 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,866 miles
    Test number
    614083347213
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass88,866 miles (+5,043)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    88,866 miles
    Test number
    731953947251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass83,823 miles (+4,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    83,823 miles
    Test number
    344104236272
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  31. Pass79,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    79,401 miles
    Test number
    124577335212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail79,401 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,401 miles
    Test number
    792657335243
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about P396 PAB

Does P396 PAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P396 PAB expired on 12 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P396 PAB?
The MOT on P396 PAB expired on 12 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P396 PAB done?
P396 PAB was recorded at 136,356 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2025, an average of 2,873 miles a year.
Has P396 PAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P396 PAB has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on P396 PAB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P396 PAB find?
P396 PAB passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2025 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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