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J10 KMJ

1997 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,853 mi
Last recorded168,853 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Citroen Berlingo134,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 KMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2020 168,853 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp With indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Where sub frame bolts onto chassis (marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch near suspension leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp With indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger and rear (marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected on outrigger (Marked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On tail pipe of rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension starting to corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension parts stating to corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 167,938 miles

o/s/f chassis outrigger corroded ok at test

Fail 26 Mar 2019 167,938 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f chassis outrigger corroded ok at test

Pass 22 Mar 2018 167,301 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 167,301 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f flexible brake hose deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2017 165,918 miles

Both front tyres have minor cracking.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 161,003 miles

Head lamps a little dim.

Most suspension bushes cracking/perishing but not resulting in excessive movement.

Most suspension components corroding.

Fail 31 Mar 2016 161,003 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Head lamps a liitle dim.

Most suspension bushes cracking/perishing but not resulting in excessive movement.

Most suspension components corroding.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 160,410 miles

rear exhaust system becoming corroded

Fail 22 May 2015 160,401 miles

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

Rear Brake valve retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

rear exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 159,614 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 158,922 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 157,333 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 154,810 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 153,520 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 151,886 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 151,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 150,091 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 148,166 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 146,688 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 146,619 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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J10 KMJ is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 134,874 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 J10 KMJ, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J10 KMJ registered?

J10 KMJ is a 1997 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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