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N1 BHF

1998 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,522 mi
Last recorded186,522 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 BHF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2009 186,522 miles

Body damage.

Front brake discs worn.

Movement in drivers seat backrest but still secure.

Rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated.

Tyre size different front to rear.

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Fail 10 Aug 2009 186,474 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Body damage.

Front brake discs worn.

Movement in passengers seat backrest but still secure.

Rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated.

Tyre size different front to rear.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 175,629 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Minor body damage.

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2008 175,629 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs worn.

Minor body damage.

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2007 163,310 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 150,156 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 150,156 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise n/s/f side light weak. Rear flexible brake hoses craked.

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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N1 BHF is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N1 BHF, 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 N1 BHF registered?

N1 BHF is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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The MOT history for N1 BHF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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