1998 Citroen Berlingo 1.5L Diesel · R797 ECX
1998 Citroen Berlingo (1.5L, diesel). First registered 18/05/1998. Recorded mileage 230,551 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN BERLINGO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 230,551 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1500cc
R797 ECX Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2023
- 230,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R797 ECX Mileage History
- 02/06/2006118,040 mi
- 19/09/2007135,431 mi+17,391 mi
- 25/09/2007135,441 mi+10 mi
- 15/01/2009156,778 mi+21,337 mi
- 24/03/2010136,874 mi-19,904 mi
- 16/07/2010137,432 mi+558 mi
- 04/06/2011137,532 mi+100 mi
- 05/03/2012138,644 mi+1,112 mi
- 02/06/2012178,374 mi+39,730 mi
- 02/06/2012178,374 mi
- 01/06/2013186,062 mi+7,688 mi
- 24/06/2014197,042 mi+10,980 mi
- 02/10/2015209,436 mi+12,394 mi
- 30/09/2016214,915 mi+5,479 mi
- 13/10/2017218,937 mi+4,022 mi
- 25/03/2019222,543 mi+3,606 mi
- 25/03/2019222,543 mi
- 10/03/2020224,764 mi+2,221 mi
- 11/03/2020224,764 mi
- 11/03/2020224,764 mi
- 06/02/2021226,852 mi+2,088 mi
- 24/03/2021227,113 mi+261 mi
- 30/12/2021227,440 mi+327 mi
- 04/08/2022232,334 mi+4,894 mi
- 22/08/2023230,551 mi-1,783 mi
Average of roughly 6,534 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R797 ECX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Citroen Berlingo (R797 ECX) between June 2006 and August 2023.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions not tested fuel leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”.
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