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R151 OBN

1998 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,079 mi
Last recorded167,079 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 OBN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 167,079 miles

both sides front suspension arm rear P bushes worn

Fail 1 Nov 2011 167,067 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both sides front suspension arm rear P bushes worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 157,574 miles

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

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2010 157,566 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 150,529 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes well worn

cooling fans noisey and vibrating

slight imbalance from front brakes

Fail 16 Oct 2009 150,447 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes well worn

cooling fans noisey and vibrating

slight imbalance from front brakes

Pass 3 Sep 2008 144,414 miles

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

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

both front tyres well worn on edges

fuel tank strap rusty and corroded

o/s/r brake flexi hose perished

Fail 29 Aug 2008 144,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres well worn on edges

fuel tank strap rusty and corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2007 139,343 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes very well worn

Pass 30 Aug 2006 135,409 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front 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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R151 OBN is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,769cc diesel 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 R151 OBN, 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 R151 OBN registered?

R151 OBN is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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