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L3 PVS

1998 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,992 mi
Last recorded185,992 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 PVS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2024 185,992 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 185,949 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 185,940 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 185,606 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside windscreen washer jet blocked.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 185,008 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 182,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 179,108 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded towards rear of vehicle.

Nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 175,235 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 170,522 miles

Nearside track rod end worn.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 165,041 miles

All brake hoses perished and offside rear slightly damaged.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded towards rear of vehicle.

Offside registration plate lamp lens missing.

Offside windscreen wiper blade starting to split.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 159,352 miles

All brake hoses perished.

Centre exhaust section corroded and starting to blow.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 154,265 miles

All brake hoses perished.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 148,178 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Minor oil leak.

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated.

Nearside rear and both front brake hoses deteriorated.

Slight play in nearside track rod end.

Windscreen damaged just within limit.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 141,456 miles

Both rear brake hoses deteriorated,close to test failure.

Minor oil leak.

Nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

Nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edge.

Offside rear tyre perished and tread low.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 138,068 miles

All brake hoses slightly deteriorated.

All tyres wearing edges.

Offside rear tyre slightly perished.

Slight oil leak.

Windscreen lightly scratched.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 135,193 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 129,791 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 24 Feb 2007 124,775 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight split n/s wiper

Pass 7 Mar 2006 119,923 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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L3 PVS is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L3 PVS, 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 L3 PVS registered?

L3 PVS is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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