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R205 URV

1998 Citroen Berlingo

White Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

229,648 mi
Last recorded229,648 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 URV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 229,648 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 229,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 215,557 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 215,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

injectors leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2013 200,902 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 200,902 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 189,230 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

surface corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2012 101,482 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 89,171 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs worn

water leak from engine

Pass 1 Aug 2011 186,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 184,757 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 184,757 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 182,917 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 182,867 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

BULKHEAD SEAMS CORRODING

CAMBELT COVER MISSING

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL DENTED

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

Oil leak

SLIGHT LIFT IN STEERING COLUMN

STEERING WHEEL COVER DAMAGED

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2008 180,936 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 179,013 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 179,013 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 168,451 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 168,451 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

front wishbone bushes perished and worn

o/s/front flexi hose and both rear flexi hoses perished

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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R205 URV is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R205 URV, 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 R205 URV registered?

R205 URV is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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