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R198 BKE

1998 Citroen Berlingo

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,764 mi
Last recorded76,764 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 BKE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 76,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside washer jet poor

Oil leak ()

Slight bind to both rear wheels

Pass 30 Dec 2016 71,571 miles

hazard switch slightly worn/stiff

minor leak from exhaust center section

various suspension components becoming corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 70,948 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 70,948 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 70,685 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,583 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 67,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 66,287 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 65,440 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 64,790 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 64,174 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 64,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 63,325 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 62,968 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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R198 BKE is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R198 BKE, 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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R198 BKE is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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