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S160 GVC

1999 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,433 mi
Last recorded124,433 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Citroen Berlingo113,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 GVC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2015 124,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play inner steering joints

Pass 9 Apr 2014 100,811 miles

Car battery loose fit in engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front tyre perished/tearing DOT code 2008 = tyre manufactured in May 2008 ADVISE REPLACE TYRE AS 6 YEARS OLD

Nearside rear tyre perished/tearing DOT code 2204 = tyre manufactured in May 2004 ADVISE REPLACE TYRE AS 6+ YEARS OLD (10)

Nearside windscreen washer very weak but sufficeint fluid provided by offside to clear screen

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished/tearing DOT code 1207 = tyre manufactured in March 2007 ADVISE REPLACE TYRE AS 6+ YEARS OLD (7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle started to overheat at end of emissions test. Advise further investigation & coolant level check/top up.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 100,630 miles

Bonnet safety catch is not working.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Extra side facing seats are fitted in rear of van.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front and both rear tyres are slightly perished.

Nearside mirror is slightly loose on door.

Nearside repeater lamp lens' is damaged.

Tax disc holder is held on with tape at top and bottom.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 100,630 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet safety catch is not working.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Extra side facing seats are fitted in rear of van.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front and both rear tyres are slightly perished.

Nearside mirror is slightly loose on door.

Nearside repeater lamp lens' is damaged.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 91,761 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres old

nearside washer inoprative

Pass 30 Jul 2009 83,743 miles

ADDITIONAL SEATS FITTED TO REAR WITH SEATBELTS.

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

ENGINE OVERHEATS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 83,742 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ADDITIONAL SEATS FITTED TO REAR WITH SEATBELTS.

ENGINE OVERHEATS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 70,189 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 70,188 miles

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

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

Bonnet safety latch inop

Pass 21 Aug 2006 58,469 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 58,469 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S160 GVC is a 1999 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S160 GVC, 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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S160 GVC is a 1999 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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