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Y974 TBL

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,339 mi
Last recorded156,339 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 TBL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 156,339 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 139,365 miles

EML on

Some imbalance to rear brakes.

Fail 7 Jul 2012 139,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EML on

Slight binding to nearside front brake.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 128,712 miles

E.M light on at time of test

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

stone chip front screen

Fail 21 Jul 2011 128,712 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.M light on at time of test

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

stone chip front screen

Pass 20 Jul 2010 115,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Jul 2010 115,989 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Jul 2009 105,551 miles

brake compensater stiff

brake pedal rubber worn

dampness around nearside front shock absorber

offside front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

tyres perished

Pass 21 Jul 2008 95,331 miles

slight oil leak

brake compensator stiff

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2007 85,910 miles

off side front tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Jul 2006 73,090 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 72,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 TBL is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 97,212 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y974 TBL, 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 TBL is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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