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Y983 HCH

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,049 mi
Last recorded156,049 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 HCH
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 156,049 miles

N/S REAR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL SPLIT BUT NOT SHOWING ANY CORDS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH STEERING RACK JOINTS

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2015 156,019 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S REAR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL SPLIT BUT NOT SHOWING ANY CORDS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH STEERING RACK JOINTS

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2014 147,809 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 147,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 137,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Aug 2012 136,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 136,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 132,882 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 128,614 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 115,003 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 115,003 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 104,917 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 104,917 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 91,164 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 91,164 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 85,322 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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Y983 HCH is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Blue 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 Y983 HCH, 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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Y983 HCH is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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