MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,597 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
both front top suspension mounts binding slightly
o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge not main tread
wipers only working on fast speed
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
see advisory notice test number 778408324034
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
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
battery insecure
front and rear sills both sides damaged
offside front tyre low on edges
rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
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
Oil leak
security of drivers wing mirrior.
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.
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
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.
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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