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R142 VKM

1998 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,150 mi
Last recorded100,150 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 VKM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 100,150 miles

both front inner wings corroding

Fail 6 May 2016 100,150 miles

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

both front inner wings corroding

Pass 6 May 2015 99,705 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 98,808 miles

off side front inner wing corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 98,808 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

off side front inner wing corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 98,044 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 98,044 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 95,878 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 95,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 89,281 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 82,650 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 76,370 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 76,370 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 68,716 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 61,137 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 61,135 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2006 56,376 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s rear light lense cracked

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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R142 VKM 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 64.7%.

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 R142 VKM, 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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R142 VKM is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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