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R285 VKK

1998 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,089 mi
Last recorded98,089 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 VKK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 98,089 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2011 98,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2010 91,362 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front antiroll bar droplink dust covers split

Pass 24 Mar 2009 89,583 miles

Condition of windscreen and wiperblades. Front tyres ON limit. Play in n/s/f anti roll bar link.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 83,990 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 83,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/s/f anti roll bar link worn. Front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 5 May 2006 73,945 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 73,942 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s /r service brake reading little or no reading

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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R285 VKK is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R285 VKK, 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 R285 VKK registered?

R285 VKK is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R285 VKK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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