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R138 ABK

1998 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,515 mi
Last recorded179,515 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 ABK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 179,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 177,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 176,931 miles

complete underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed which makes inspection difficult

Pass 21 Aug 2021 175,137 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2021 175,118 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2020 171,939 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 169,964 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 169,901 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 167,888 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 165,764 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 164,004 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 159,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 - 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 - 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 - 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 - 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 154,163 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 154,163 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 149,585 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 146,053 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 146,053 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 140,894 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 136,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 126,949 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 114,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 107,154 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 94,762 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 82,738 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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R138 ABK is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R138 ABK, 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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R138 ABK is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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