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R144 URV

1998 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

199,258 mi
Last recorded199,258 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 URV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 199,258 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 185,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gator split

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded and taped over corroded edges

Pass 9 Jun 2017 169,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

sills heavilly undersealed

Fail 2 Jun 2017 169,768 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount area in engine bay (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported flexi hose bracket insecure (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

sills heavilly undersealed

Pass 8 Mar 2014 163,175 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 163,082 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 15,581 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 155,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 146,088 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight brake bind nearside front

Fail 4 Feb 2012 146,088 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight brake bind nearside front

Pass 12 Feb 2011 137,441 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight brake bind nearside front.

Pass 13 Feb 2010 127,716 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 127,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 118,383 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 118,383 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 109,754 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 100,213 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 90,503 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2006 90,503 miles

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

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

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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R144 URV is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R144 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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R144 URV is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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