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Y998 KGW

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,747 mi
Last recorded135,747 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 KGW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 135,747 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MOST HOSES. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL HOSES AGE CRACKING. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer CHILD SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED.

Fail 8 Oct 2019 135,739 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure CENTRE JOINT CLAMP LOOSE. (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG LIGHT ON . (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MOST HOSES. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL HOSES AGE CRACKING. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer CHILD SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 133,141 miles

Air intake pipe lose

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 133,141 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Air intake pipe lose

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 126,555 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 126,533 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 117,717 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 107,504 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 107,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 103,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 103,948 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 92,043 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 86,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2011 80,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

advise brake paedal rubber worn

advise condition of drivers seat

advise n/s/r tyre very badly worn on edges[raised shoulders]

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 14 Feb 2011 80,599 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

advise brake paedal rubber worn

advise condition of drivers seat

advise n/s/r tyre very badly worn on edges[raised shoulders]

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 12 Feb 2010 73,510 miles

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

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

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

condition osf seat base collasped

nsr tyre edge worn raised shoulder

Fail 12 Feb 2010 73,510 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

condition osf seat base collasped

nsr tyre edge worn raised shoulder

Pass 7 Feb 2009 64,862 miles

o/s/f seat base worn.

Pass 2 Feb 2008 55,584 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 46,344 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 38,707 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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Y998 KGW is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 97,212 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y998 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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Y998 KGW is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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