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R214 JAA

1998 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,057 mi
Last recorded118,057 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

RegistrationR214 JAA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 118,057 miles

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Fail 17 Oct 2008 118,057 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 15 Sep 2007 112,213 miles

both front brake hoses getting perished

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to pull apart

chip in front screen

Pass 16 Sep 2006 101,985 miles

both front wishbone - rear bushes starting to pull apart

o/s/r & both front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 3 Sep 2005 81,870 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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R214 JAA 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 80%.

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 R214 JAA, 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 R214 JAA registered?

R214 JAA is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R214 JAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R214 JAA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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