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Y98 JHB

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

183,686 mi
Last recorded183,686 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 JHB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 183,686 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 183,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 170,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 170,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 163,110 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 163,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 155,483 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s door mirror cracked

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 155,483 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s door mirror cracked

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 147,945 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s door mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 147,945 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2012 140,857 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 140,857 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 133,921 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 133,921 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 127,975 miles

Engine Oil on Min.

o/s door mirror is cracked.

o/s/f outer door handle is a little stiff.

Fail 30 Mar 2010 127,975 miles

Engine Oil on Min.

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

o/s door mirror is cracked.

o/s/f outer door handle is a little stiff.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 122,511 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight damage on o/s door mirror.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 122,511 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight damage on o/s door mirror.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 116,050 miles

engine oil level on min

slight damage on o/s door mirror

Fail 28 Mar 2008 116,050 miles

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

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

engine oil level on min

slight damage on o/s door mirror

Fail 29 Mar 2007 108,855 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage on o/s door mirror

Pass 29 Mar 2007 108,855 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage on o/s door mirror

Pass 1 Dec 2005 95,862 miles

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 JHB is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 JHB, 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 JHB is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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