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Y989 FAU

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

269,199 mi
Last recorded269,199 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 FAU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 269,199 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 244,696 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 222,510 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 203,737 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 186,113 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 186,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 174,825 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 167,712 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 167,712 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 144,494 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 119,744 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 119,744 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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Y989 FAU is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y989 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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What year was Y989 FAU registered?

Y989 FAU is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y989 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y989 FAU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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