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R140 WLN

1998 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

186,357 mi
Last recorded186,357 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 WLN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 186,357 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 186,356 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 179,427 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 179,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 172,426 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 172,425 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 165,846 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to perish/crack

Pass 22 Apr 2014 159,999 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 159,990 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 153,604 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 147,587 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 141,811 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 141,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 136,795 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 129,772 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 129,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 123,250 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 115,153 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 105,621 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 105,621 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R140 WLN is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R140 WLN, 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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R140 WLN is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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