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R302 CBU

1998 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

100,717 mi
Last recorded100,717 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Citroen Berlingo121,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 CBU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 100,717 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 98,632 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 98,580 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 96,821 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 96,805 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 96,423 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 96,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 96,370 miles

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

slight corrosion to underside bonnet bulkhead

Pass 7 Jun 2017 96,158 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 96,151 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 96,016 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 94,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 94,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 93,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded inner surfaces

Fail 25 Mar 2014 93,736 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded inner surfaces

Pass 4 Mar 2013 93,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs inner surface corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 50,385 miles

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

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Feb 2011 90,741 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 87,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 87,544 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 83,167 miles

o/s windscreen damage

Pass 31 Jan 2008 77,210 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 69,007 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 69,007 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light has bulbs not working

Pass 5 May 2006 66,237 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 66,237 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R302 CBU is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R302 CBU, 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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R302 CBU is a 1998 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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