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R129 VMO

1998 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,805 mi
Last recorded79,805 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 VMO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 79,805 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 72,632 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside door mirror body damaged,glass intact.

offside rear tyre inner sidewall slight bulge.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 72,632 miles

offside door mirror body damaged,glass intact.

offside rear tyre inner sidewall slight bulge.

Pass 28 May 2008 67,035 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 61,983 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 56,874 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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R129 VMO is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R129 VMO, 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 R129 VMO registered?

R129 VMO is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 July 1998.

Is R129 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 VMO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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