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R298 NOB

1998 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,099 mi
Last recorded121,099 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 NOB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 121,099 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2010 121,099 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner c.v boot split

Pass 18 Sep 2009 115,471 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 115,471 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 111,456 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 111,452 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

water pump leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2007 101,910 miles

all 4 flexible brake hoses cracking

Fail 15 Aug 2007 101,903 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 flexi hoses starting to crack

Pass 30 Aug 2006 92,209 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 92,113 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Evidence seen that vehicle has had heavy impact damage to offside front .

Nearside door damaged .

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

Oil leak

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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R298 NOB is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R298 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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R298 NOB is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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