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R215 VTF

1998 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,385 mi
Last recorded154,385 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 VTF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 154,385 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear load compensating valve return spring broken

corroshion to top of bulk head but not a prescribed area

Fail 15 Jun 2017 154,385 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing class missing mirror casing broken (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear load compensating valve return spring broken

corroshion to top of bulk head but not a prescribed area

Pass 25 May 2016 143,852 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 133,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre perishing on inner and outer wall

Pass 20 May 2015 133,430 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing on inner and outer wall

Pass 23 May 2014 129,980 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 127,345 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2013 127,321 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2012 127,741 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 127,741 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 121,046 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 115,857 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2009 109,069 miles

damage to windscreen outside of swept area

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2008 101,719 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2007 93,809 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 85,852 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2006 85,673 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R215 VTF is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R215 VTF, 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 R215 VTF registered?

R215 VTF is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R215 VTF safe to buy?

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