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Y983 NHR

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 NHR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven slower (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017

Wear in O/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link.

Fail 23 Jan 2017

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Wear in O/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link.

Pass 1 Feb 2016

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both wishbones-rear inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2016

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both wishbones-rear inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 45,363 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 141,396 miles

Battery poorly secured.

Fail 13 Jan 2014 141,396 miles

Battery poorly secured.

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 133,267 miles

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

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

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

windscreen damaged-outside swept area

Pass 11 Jan 2012 118,917 miles

Battery insecure.

Fail 5 Jan 2012 118,609 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure.

N/S/R Wheel binding on.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 115,644 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 115,643 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 111,854 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2010 111,852 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2009 102,024 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 97,229 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 97,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 87,287 miles

water mark on front number plate

Pass 24 Oct 2006 79,208 miles

same advisories as test no 320147096200

Fail 24 Oct 2006 79,185 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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)

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 NHR is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NHR, 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 NHR is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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