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Y98 EAU

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,831 mi
Last recorded113,831 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 EAU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 113,831 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 100,371 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight Damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Near Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 85,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front headlight damage not affecting image

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth

Offside Rear has cuts in tread unable to see ply or cords

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Dec 2017 85,616 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front headlight damage not affecting image

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth

Offside Rear has cuts in tread unable to see ply or cords

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 71,537 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 68,488 miles

advise condition of exhaust back box

advise light feathering to rear tyres

advise nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2015 66,136 miles

Oil leak

exhaust slightly blowing at the rear

Pass 22 Feb 2014 63,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,239 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 55,732 miles

advise nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

advise operation of nearside front washer jet

Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,769 miles

advise nearside front inner washer jet blocked

Fail 15 Feb 2011 50,769 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise nearside front inner washer jet blocked

Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,310 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 45,310 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,022 miles

both rear indicators colour starting to fade

Fail 11 Mar 2009 41,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear indicators colour starting to fade

Fail 6 Mar 2008 36,053 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front shock absorber damp

Pass 6 Mar 2008 36,053 miles

offside front shock absorber damp

Pass 12 Mar 2007 30,942 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,126 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 25,126 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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Y98 EAU is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y98 EAU, 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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Y98 EAU is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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