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L70 DJL

1998 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,564 mi
Last recorded141,564 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 DJL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 141,564 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 137,529 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 121,223 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 117,201 miles

Front arm rear bushes splitting

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside front flexi cracking

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2011 113,499 miles

bit of play nearside of steering rack

nearside front brake flexi cracking

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting

offside and nearside rear brake flexis cracking

parts of exhaust system rusting

power steering pipes corroding

rust ocurring offside of bulkhead

rust offside and nearside front inner wing areas

steering rack ram damp

Fail 28 Dec 2011 113,499 miles

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

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

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

bit of play nearside of steering rack

nearside front brake flexi cracking

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting

offside and nearside rear brake flexis cracking

parts of exhaust system rusting

power steering pipes corroding

rust ocurring offside of bulkhead

rust offside and nearside front inner wing areas

steering rack ram damp

Pass 29 Dec 2010 109,319 miles

Front brake flexi's cracking

Fail 29 Dec 2009 104,954 miles

offside of radiator furring

parts of exhaust system rusting

nearside rear indicator bulb fading

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake flexis cracking

both front indicator bulbs fading

both rear brake flexis cracking

rust ocurring both front inner wing areas

rust ocurring offside of front bulkhead

some wear to front brake discs

steering rack ram damp

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 29 Dec 2009 104,954 miles

both front brake flexis cracking

both front indicator bulbs fading

both rear brake flexis cracking

nearside rear indicator bulb fading

offside of radiator furring

parts of exhaust system rusting

rust ocurring both front inner wing areas

rust ocurring offside of front bulkhead

some wear to front brake discs

steering rack ram damp

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 5 Jan 2009 99,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion under bonnet by battery and washer bottle

front brake hoses heavily perished but not showing chords

Fail 29 Dec 2008 99,410 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion under bonnet by battery and washer bottle

front brake hoses heavily perished but not showing chords

Pass 27 Dec 2007 94,210 miles

all indicator bulbs some fading

bit of undercutting to front brake discs

both front brake flexis cracking

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

boyh front headlamp reflectors fading

parts of exhaust system starting to rust

rust starting along bulkhead area

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 27 Dec 2007 94,210 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all indicator bulbs some fading

bit of undercutting to front brake discs

both front brake flexis cracking

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

boyh front headlamp reflectors fading

parts of exhaust system starting to rust

rust starting along bulkhead area

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 27 Dec 2006 87,757 miles

All brake hoses splitting

Fail 27 Dec 2006 87,757 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 79,726 miles

bit of play in rack

both front brake flexis cracking

rust starting both sides of bulkhead

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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L70 DJL is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L70 DJL, 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 L70 DJL registered?

L70 DJL is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is L70 DJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L70 DJL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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