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R153 CLG

1998 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,644 mi
Last recorded126,644 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 CLG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 126,644 miles

Battery insecure

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 126,644 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 126,610 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 123,955 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 123,950 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 117,934 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 117,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 112,950 miles

advise front to rear brake pipes corroded and front wishbone bushes worn

Fail 13 Nov 2007 112,950 miles

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

advise front to rear brake pipes corroded and front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 27 Apr 2007 110,967 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 110,967 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 104,718 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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R153 CLG is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R153 CLG, 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 R153 CLG registered?

R153 CLG is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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