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BCZ 3596

1999 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

537,458 mi
Last recorded537,458 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Citroen Berlingo113,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 3596
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 537,458 miles

Oil leak

front crossmember corroded and holed at nearside of radiator

Fail 9 Jan 2015 537,448 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

front crossmember corroded and holed at nearside of radiator

Pass 14 Feb 2014 528,134 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 519,174 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 519,174 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 508,826 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 492,182 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 477,602 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 469,258 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 469,254 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 46,508 miles

Both rear tyres close to fouling on wheel arches.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear radius arm brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 462,419 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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BCZ 3596 is a 1999 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 113,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 BCZ 3596, 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 27 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BCZ 3596 is a 1999 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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