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Y998 MEU

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

98,772 mi
Last recorded98,772 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 MEU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2020 98,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 82,231 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 82,231 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure silencer box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 82,233 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 82,232 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 80,759 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 80,759 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 77,631 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 77,631 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 75,882 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 75,882 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 72,967 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 72,967 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 71,228 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 71,228 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 69,004 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 67,548 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 67,548 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 62,215 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 57,538 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 57,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 53,187 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 47,883 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 47,883 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 41,964 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 MEU is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 Y998 MEU, 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 MEU is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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