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B1598UM

1998 Citroen Berlingo

Black Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

270,862 mi
Last recorded270,862 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1598UM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 270,862 miles

Front oil leak

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 270,862 miles

Front oil leak

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 248,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 241,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 236,561 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 224,207 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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B1598UM is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in Black with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 B1598UM, 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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What year was B1598UM registered?

B1598UM is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 July 1998.

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