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Y974 YCS

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

243,229 mi
Last recorded243,229 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 YCS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 243,229 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 243,226 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 234,809 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 177,444 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 177,444 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 108,248 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 108,209 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2011 99,827 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 99,827 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 91,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 91,988 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2009 82,020 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 71,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 58,999 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 51,948 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 51,946 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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Y974 YCS is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YCS, 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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What year was Y974 YCS registered?

Y974 YCS is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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