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R288 NOB

1998 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,170 mi
Last recorded86,170 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 NOB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 86,170 miles

Front slight bind on both front brakes

Front slight damp around top of diesel pump

Fail 22 Sep 2016 86,170 miles

Front slight bind on both front brakes

Front slight damp around top of diesel pump

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 85,300 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 85,300 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 84,418 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber broken

Pass 26 Sep 2013 83,222 miles

Corrosion on radiator

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 83,206 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion on radiator

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 81,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer only being supported by 1 out of 2 rubbers

n/s/f tyre worn on outer

Fail 25 Sep 2012 81,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer only being supported by 1 out of 2 rubbers

n/s/f tyre worn on outer

Pass 19 Sep 2011 78,996 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 29 Sep 2010 77,264 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 77,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 76,048 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag warning lamp on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 76,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning lamp on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 74,231 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 68,370 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 61,972 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 57,687 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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R288 NOB is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R288 NOB, 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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R288 NOB is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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