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S179 GNW

1999 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,993 mi
Last recorded104,993 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Citroen Berlingo113,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 GNW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 104,993 miles

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

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

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2012 104,993 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2011 204,421 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 204,421 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 199,636 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 194,786 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 188,873 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 188,873 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 178,911 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 173,885 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 173,885 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 166,755 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 166,755 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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S179 GNW is a 1999 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S179 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 S179 GNW registered?

S179 GNW is a 1999 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S179 GNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S179 GNW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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