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R149 URV

1998 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

289,939 mi
Last recorded289,939 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 URV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 289,939 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 288,053 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 285,759 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 285,757 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 279,546 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 278,128 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 27,630 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 27,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 274,802 miles

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

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

Oil leak

auxillary belt perished

Fail 26 Jul 2010 274,802 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

auxillary belt perished

Pass 23 Jul 2009 273,648 miles

TEMPARY REPIARTOO DOOR MOUNTED MIRROR

Fail 23 Jul 2009 273,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

TEMPARY REPIARTOO DOOR MOUNTED MIRROR

Pass 29 Jul 2008 272,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 272,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 267,961 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 267,957 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front discs worn

poss fuel leak under bonnet

stonechips in screen

Pass 22 Mar 2006 254,587 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 254,587 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2006 254,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 URV is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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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What year was R149 URV registered?

R149 URV is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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