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R149 KFC

1998 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,562 mi
Last recorded142,562 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 KFC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2009 142,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 136,696 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 136,640 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 127,696 miles

both fornt brake disc poor condition and brake pads worn low

both side front tyres worn low on tread

both side rear tyres worn low on tread

Fail 22 Nov 2007 127,696 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both fornt brake disc poor condition and brake pads worn low

both side front tyres worn low on tread

both side rear tyres worn low on tread

Pass 27 Nov 2006 118,320 miles

both front brake disc poor condition

front number plate poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2005 108,397 miles

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

front number plate poor condition

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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R149 KFC is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R149 KFC, 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 R149 KFC registered?

R149 KFC is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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