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R14 JUL

1998 Citroen Berlingo

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,542 mi
Last recorded161,542 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 JUL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2013 161,542 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 153,630 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2012 153,630 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 141,264 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 141,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

both rear brakes slight binding

Pass 17 Nov 2009 134,066 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 121,144 miles

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

both front brake hoses perished slightly

both front suspension arm rear bushes poor condition

front exhaust join blowing slightly

offside front,offside rear and nearside rear indicators slightly discoloured

offside rear tyre wearing lower on inner edge

rear exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2008 111,823 miles

bonnet catch broken

Fail 11 Jan 2008 111,735 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

bonnet catch broken

Pass 8 Dec 2006 100,401 miles

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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R14 JUL is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R14 JUL, 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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R14 JUL is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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