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R209 HGO

1998 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,136 mi
Last recorded113,136 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 HGO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 113,136 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 112,984 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 112,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 111,997 miles

o/s/f tyre has side wall damage

Pass 8 Sep 2016 110,941 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 110,562 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 110,108 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 109,784 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 109,384 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 109,384 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 107,839 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 105,348 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 105,348 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 102,164 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 99,051 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2008 99,051 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly 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)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2007 97,287 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 95,008 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 93,564 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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R209 HGO is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R209 HGO, 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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R209 HGO is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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