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R134 URV

1998 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,438 mi
Last recorded145,438 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 URV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 145,438 miles

n/s/r tyre heavily perished

Pass 28 Jan 2014 144,031 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre heavily detriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2014 144,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre heavily detriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2013 142,888 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

tested wet n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 28 Jan 2013 142,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

tested wet n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2012 141,904 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

tested wet damage to o/s/f inner wing

Fail 6 Feb 2012 141,903 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

tested wet damage to o/s/f inner wing

Fail 31 Jan 2011 141,049 miles

B oth front and N/S/R

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

Rear shock absorber bushes perished

Pass 31 Jan 2011 141,049 miles

B oth front and N/S/R

Rear shock absorber bushes perished

Pass 8 Feb 2010 139,881 miles

near side rear tyre perished

rear shocker bushes perished

Pass 10 Feb 2009 139,341 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 139,341 miles

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 138,483 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 138,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal ruber missing but anty slip built in to pedal

Pass 12 Feb 2007 137,706 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 137,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

exhaust corroded

front anti roll bar corroded

front brakes noisy < advise inspection >

movement in steering rack

near side head lamp aim on lower limit

near side rear tyre slightly out off shape

near side wiper blade worn

oil leak

tested when wet

Pass 15 Feb 2006 136,849 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 136,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake hoses heavily perished advise replace + rears

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded and worn

movement steering rack

oil leaks

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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R134 URV is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R134 URV, 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 R134 URV registered?

R134 URV is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R134 URV safe to buy?

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