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R103 RNN

1998 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

236,528 mi
Last recorded236,528 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 RNN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 236,528 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various brake pipes corroding slightly in places...some piping obscured by grease / sealer etc (3.6.B.2c)

cannot see brake fluid level in reservoir...dirty exterior

Fail 22 Nov 2017 236,370 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking dripping in rack area (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement completely detatched ...advise do not drive away (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement completely detatched ...advise do not drive away (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded various brake pipes corroding slightly in places...some piping obscured by grease / sealer etc (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint benefit of doubt given advise renew (2.4.G.2)

cannot see brake fluid level in reservoir...dirty exterior

THE OVERALL CONDITION OF THIS VEHICLE IS SUCH THAT IT SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN AWAY

Pass 28 Nov 2016 228,048 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on out side edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2015 218,089 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 218,079 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 209,282 miles

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

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

nsf sidelight unit broken (sharp edge)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 209,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

nsf sidelight unit broken (sharp edge)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 202,550 miles

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

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2012 193,302 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 190,956 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 190,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 189,734 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 182,132 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 173,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 165,678 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 165,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 144,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R103 RNN is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R103 RNN, 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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R103 RNN is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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