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Y988 KGW

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,994 mi
Last recorded79,994 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 KGW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2019 79,994 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel pipe union leaking by injector pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Air filter missing

Pass 3 Apr 2018 72,700 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 72,700 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 67,048 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 62,178 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 56,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 56,589 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 51,323 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 47,349 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 47,349 miles

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

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 40,045 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 37,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,642 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 33,641 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,240 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,044 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 25,986 miles

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

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

oil leak

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 KGW is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y988 KGW, 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 KGW is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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