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Y981 KFT

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,653 mi
Last recorded97,653 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 KFT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 97,653 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 96,675 miles

both front tyres

brake pipes greased/ painted up/ corroded

child seat fitted o/s/r

exhaust front pipe bracket burst

n/s/f indicator taped up

n/s/f mirror taped up

o/s/f mirror taped up

o/s/f seat belt buckel outter case missing

oil leak around engine / box/ rack area

suspension parts corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2022 96,674 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/ rear (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding o/s/f (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres

brake pipes greased/ painted up/ corroded

child seat fitted o/s/r

exhaust front pipe bracket burst

n/s/f indicator taped up

n/s/f mirror taped up

o/s/f mirror taped up

o/s/f seat belt buckel outter case missing

oil leak around engine / box/ rack area

suspension parts corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2021 91,909 miles

advise brake pipes greasd

oil leek around engine

Pass 11 Feb 2020 87,075 miles

coil springs heavly corroded

exhaust front pipe bracket burst

o/s/f mirror taped up

Fail 7 Feb 2020 87,074 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coil springs heavly corroded

exhaust front pipe bracket burst

o/s/f mirror taped up

Pass 14 Feb 2019 84,304 miles

both mirrors taped up

brake pipes greased up

o/s/r tyre very close to legal limit

Fail 12 Feb 2019 84,304 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/f o/s/f n/s side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/r outter sill holed/ corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both mirrors taped up

brake pipes greased up

o/s/r tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 16 Feb 2018 80,453 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 80,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2017 70,032 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 50,700 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 50,675 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 46,511 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 38,299 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 28,871 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 22,932 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 18,031 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 13,038 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2005

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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Y981 KFT is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 Y981 KFT, 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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Y981 KFT is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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