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Y98 HRA

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

164,784 mi
Last recorded164,784 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 HRA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 164,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened unable to view pad condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Note - Clutch extremely worn - Recommend Attention

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2025 164,783 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe has hole (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened unable to view pad condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Note - Clutch extremely worn - Recommend Attention

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2024 164,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 164,577 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 158,387 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both front brakes slightly grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s inner edgfe`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 150,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 144,780 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust system rattling

engine oil level low

Fail 15 Oct 2021 144,780 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust system rattling

engine oil level low

Pass 30 Sep 2020 139,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 134,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 22 Oct 2019 134,550 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2018 128,635 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

engine oil level low

Fail 2 Oct 2018 128,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

engine oil level low

Pass 24 Oct 2017 122,862 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 23 Oct 2017 122,862 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light to the rear (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 116,534 miles

Centre exhaust system corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 116,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust system corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 107,315 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 98,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 98,589 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 92,299 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre ouiter edge worn to 1.6mm

offside front tyre outer edge worn to 2mm

Pass 7 Jan 2013 92,299 miles

nearside front tyre ouiter edge worn to 1.6mm

offside front tyre outer edge worn to 2mm

Pass 19 Jul 2011 86,583 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 18 Jul 2011 86,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 16 Dec 2009 81,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 79,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2008 76,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 76,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2007 69,655 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 62,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

headgasket showing signs of leaking,

rear seat belts not tested as seats folded flat to form load space.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 62,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

headgasket showing signs of leaking,

rear seat belts not tested as seats folded flat to form load space.

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 HRA is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 Y98 HRA, 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 HRA is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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