diff --git a/compiler/tests/05_pbitcell_array_test.py b/compiler/tests/05_pbitcell_array_test.py
index c05dbeaa..d208fbff 100644
--- a/compiler/tests/05_pbitcell_array_test.py
+++ b/compiler/tests/05_pbitcell_array_test.py
@@ -46,8 +46,6 @@ class pbitcell_array_test(openram_test):
         debug.info(2, "Testing 4x4 array for multiport bitcell, with read/write ports at the edge of the bit cell")
         a = bitcell_array.bitcell_array(name="pbitcell_array", cols=4, rows=4)
         self.local_check(a)
-        a = bitcell_array.bitcell_array(name="pbitcell_array", cols=4, rows=4)
-        self.local_check(a)
 
         globals.end_openram()