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R209 JGR

1998 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

298,259 mi
Last recorded298,259 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 298,259 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 296,928 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 280,725 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 270,589 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 270,497 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2020 255,461 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 248,576 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 248,249 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 245,364 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 243,359 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 238,258 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 232,510 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 228,112 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 221,314 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 214,466 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 207,738 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 201,305 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 192,248 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 JGR is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 JGR, 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 R209 JGR registered?

R209 JGR is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R209 JGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R209 JGR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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