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R289 NOB

1998 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,429 mi
Last recorded155,429 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 NOB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 155,429 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 155,429 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 144,513 miles

dash lights

Fail 6 Sep 2012 144,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

dash lights

Pass 1 Sep 2011 134,856 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 134,856 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 126,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades

Fail 4 Sep 2010 126,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

wiper blades

Pass 4 Sep 2009 112,000 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 111,984 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise all tyres perished

advise both front wishbones rear bushs split and perished

advise corrosion in o/s/f inner wing

advise n/s/r light lense broken but emitting white light

advise o/s reverse light inop

advise oil leak from engine

advise slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link arm

advise temp repair to o/s door mirror cover

Pass 1 Aug 2008 103,717 miles

advcise rear metal brake pipes corroded

advcise slight play in o/s lower anti roll bar tie rod

advise n/s/r light lense broken but not showing white light

advise o/s reverse light inop

advise oil leak from n/s driveshaft seal

advise slight damage to o/s/r wheel rim

Fail 1 Aug 2008 103,717 miles

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

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

advcise rear metal brake pipes corroded

advcise slight play in o/s lower anti roll bar tie rod

advise n/s/r light lense broken but not showing white light

advise o/s reverse light inop

advise oil leak from n/s driveshaft seal

advise slight damage to o/s/r wheel rim

Pass 11 Jul 2007 39,748 miles

Advisories as before.

Fail 10 Jul 2007 39,740 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front inner wings coroded outside 30cm of suspension.

Nearside rear fog lamp lens broken but lamp inoperative

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Small play in steering rack.

Fail 15 Jun 2006 81,291 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 81,291 miles

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

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

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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R289 NOB is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R289 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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R289 NOB is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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