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A13 DGF

1998 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,932 mi
Last recorded182,932 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 DGF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 182,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2013 176,354 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bind front brakes

Fail 25 May 2013 176,354 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

slight bind front brakes

Fail 11 Jul 2011 176,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 169,650 miles

Both front inner wings slightly corroded

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside front lower chassis leg slightly corroded

Offside front brake disc slightly scored

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Jul 2009 165,115 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 158,315 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 158,315 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 149,825 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 149,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 140,612 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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A13 DGF is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 121,961 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 A13 DGF, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A13 DGF is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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