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R102 FVH

1998 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

74,812 mi
Last recorded74,812 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 FVH
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,812 miles

general surface corrosion to under-side of vehicle

Fail 21 Feb 2014 74,756 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 69,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 64,886 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 64,886 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 60,617 miles

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

offside fronnt inner whel arch has corrsion just outside suspension prescribed area

Pass 12 Aug 2009 57,722 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 57,722 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 56,263 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 56,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 54,150 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 54,108 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 51,316 miles

both front brake flex hoses just starting to crack ok yet

cenre exhaust blowing slightly

corrosion under bonnet inner strut corroding both sides not yet within 30 cm of suspension an d brakes

excess h/brake travel 1 notch left in reserve

n/s/f tyre close to legal limits

n/s/r suspension close to wheel suspect accident damage

no/

number 2 injector been leaking at some stage ok yet

poor lock to lock movement restricted movement recommend further inspection

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2006 51,316 miles

wipers smearing screen slightly

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake flex hoses just starting to crack ok yet

cenre exhaust blowing slightly

corrosion under bonnet inner strut corroding both sides not yet within 30 cm of suspension an d brakes

excess h/brake travel 1 notch left in reserve

n/s/f tyre close to legal limits

n/s/r suspension close to wheel suspect accident damage

no/

number 2 injector been leaking at some stage ok yet

poor lock to lock movement restricted movement recommend further inspection

Fail 30 Jun 2006 51,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front flex hose just starting to crack ok yet

centre silencer blowing slightly

corrosion on both inner under bonnet strut legs not yet within 30 cm of brakes or suspension

excess h/brake travel 1 notch left in reserve

n/s/f tyre just above ledal limits

no 2 injector been leaking at some time not leaking now

poor washer jet spray

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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R102 FVH is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 R102 FVH, 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 R102 FVH registered?

R102 FVH is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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