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R152 VKM

1998 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,682 mi
Last recorded118,682 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 VKM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2007 118,682 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 118,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 111,090 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT IMAGE SLIGHTLY DULL AND REFLECTOR LENS STARTING TO GO DULL

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE SLIGHT WHEEL BEARING NOISE WHEN WHEEL IS SPUN ON REAR

Fail 31 Jul 2006 111,090 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

ADVISE . SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR SERVICE BRAKES WHEN APPLIED TOGETHER.ALSO SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT SERVICE BRAKES

ADVISE BOTH REAR SERVICE BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY WHEN WHEELS SPUN BY HAND

ADVISE. FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

FRONT OFFSIDE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR CARRIER BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT GLASS CRACKED

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP IMAGE DULL AND REFLECTOR STARTING TO GO DULL

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

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

STRONG ADVISE EXHAUST CENTRE PIPE TO BACK BOX IS BADLY CORRODED ON FLANGE JOINT

STRONG ADVISE SLIGHT BEARING NOISE WHEN WHEEL IS SPUN ON REAR

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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R152 VKM is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R152 VKM, 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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R152 VKM is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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