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Y988 FAU

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

156,597 mi
Last recorded156,597 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 FAU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 156,597 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 155,988 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load stalk surround incomplete (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

adequate welding repairs to inner/outer sills and chassis

cataylyst [exhaust ] inner section insecure

n/s/f inner wheel arch trim slightly insecure

o/s/r wheel arch trim slightly insecure

wipers function one position only

Fail 17 May 2017 155,987 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken missing (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load stalk surround incomplete (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

adequate welding repairs to inner/outer sills and chassis

cataylyst [exhaust ] inner section insecure

n/s/f inner wheel arch trim slightly insecure

o/s/r wheel arch trim slightly insecure

wipers function one position only

Fail 22 Mar 2017 155,963 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil assist spring missing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank strap corroded

rear suspension corroded

rear vehicle structure corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 11 Mar 2016 155,222 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both outer sills corroded

nsf tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 152,918 miles

both front top suspension mounts binding slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge not main tread

wipers only working on fast speed

Fail 10 Apr 2015 152,918 miles

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

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

both front top suspension mounts binding slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge not main tread

wipers only working on fast speed

Pass 3 Feb 2014 151,496 miles

see advisory notice test number 778408324034

Fail 28 Jan 2014 151,494 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2013 141,471 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 141,461 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

both outer sill damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2012 136,642 miles

battery insecure

front and rear sills both sides damaged

offside front tyre low on edges

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2012 136,604 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

front and rear sills both sides damaged

offside front tyre low on edges

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2011 126,015 miles

Oil leak

security of drivers wing mirrior.

Fail 11 Mar 2011 126,005 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaking.

front anti roll bar upright dust covers split.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 111,040 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 111,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/f drive shaft inner boot leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2009 99,231 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 98,703 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

cant see brake pads.

Pass 21 Mar 2008 88,629 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 88,622 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 77,395 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 68,811 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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Y988 FAU 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 Y988 FAU, 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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Y988 FAU is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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