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Y974 STR

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,636 mi
Last recorded136,636 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 STR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 136,636 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 136,359 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 126,248 miles

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

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

handbrake stiff to operate

Pass 16 Mar 2013 126,248 miles

handbrake stiff to operate

Pass 26 Mar 2012 118,516 miles

front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated with some play

offside rear tyre worn outer edge & almost to wearbars

passenger seat back tilt catch becoming faulty

rear exhaust rubber mounts split

Fail 21 Mar 2012 118,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

deep cuts in rear tyres

front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated with some play

offside front tyre worn almost to wearbars & outer edge

passenger seat back tilt catch becoming faulty

rear exhaust rubber mounts split

Pass 19 Mar 2011 111,492 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 111,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 98,702 miles

nearside screen washer not working

Fail 27 Mar 2010 98,702 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside screen washer not working

Pass 20 Mar 2009 95,264 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

clutch pedal rubber missing

handbrake lever knotchy in operation

Fail 19 Mar 2009 95,264 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

clutch pedal rubber missing

handbrake lever knotchy in operation

Pass 19 Mar 2008 75,554 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil leak

offside number plate light dim

Pass 23 Mar 2007 56,065 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 37,084 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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Y974 STR is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 97,212 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 Y974 STR, 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 25 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y974 STR is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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