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R201 DSC

1998 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,280 mi
Last recorded68,280 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 DSC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 68,280 miles

airbag light on

Fail 15 Oct 2008 68,279 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

Pass 28 Jun 2007 57,644 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 57,644 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 May 2006 45,860 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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R201 DSC is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R201 DSC, 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 R201 DSC registered?

R201 DSC is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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