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S131 CDS

1999 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Citroen Berlingo113,588 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 CDS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 23 Jul 2014 15,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

damage to o/s windscreen but not in drivers view

rear axle corroded but not excessive

some body corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2013 149,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 149,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 143,073 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 143,073 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2011 138,354 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2011 138,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 132,018 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 124,629 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 124,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 118,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 109,737 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 99,937 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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S131 CDS is a 1999 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S131 CDS, 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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S131 CDS is a 1999 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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