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S156 GNW

1999 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,898 mi
Last recorded130,898 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Citroen Berlingo113,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 GNW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 130,898 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 130,898 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 121,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 112,359 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 105,412 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2011 98,555 miles

Oil leak

front discs corroded

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 9 Aug 2011 98,548 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 1 Aug 2011 98,359 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 9 Aug 2010 90,973 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 90,973 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 85,874 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 85,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 81,103 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 81,103 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 76,067 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2006 72,170 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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S156 GNW is a 1999 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S156 GNW, 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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What year was S156 GNW registered?

S156 GNW is a 1999 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S156 GNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S156 GNW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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