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V103 GSU

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,779 mi
Last recorded172,779 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV103 GSU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 172,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front Shocks corroded also (5.3.2 (b))

chassis coated underneath

Fail 6 Sep 2019 172,779 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front Shocks corroded also (5.3.2 (b))

chassis coated underneath

Pass 4 Sep 2018 169,275 miles

Both front shockers corroded

Both rear tyres badly cracked on inner walls *strong advise*

N/s sill soft at rear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn illegal on edges *strong advise* (5.2.3 (e))

O/s/f cv boot slight weep

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn illegal on edges *strong advise* (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak and oil in coolant

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel probably inside the rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 169,275 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front shockers corroded

Both rear tyres badly cracked on inner walls *strong advise*

N/s sill soft at rear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn illegal on edges *strong advise* (5.2.3 (e))

O/s/f cv boot slight weep

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn illegal on edges *strong advise* (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak and oil in coolant

Pass 13 Sep 2017 164,749 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

O/S/F HEADLAMP HAS POOR LIGHT OUTPUT

Fail 12 Sep 2017 164,749 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

O/S/F HEADLAMP HAS POOR LIGHT OUTPUT

Pass 15 Sep 2016 158,753 miles

N/S/F FLEXI BRAKE HOSE CRACKED

O/S/F BRAKE CALIPER BINDING

Pass 21 Sep 2015 147,962 miles

Both rear tyres around 3mm

Offside Headlamp adjuster faulty

Oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Sep 2015 147,962 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

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

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

Both rear tyres around 3mm

Offside Headlamp adjuster faulty

Oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Sep 2015 147,599 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bacbox centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing rear axle bearings (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi and compensator (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 134,376 miles

Nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2014 134,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2013 119,407 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Sep 2013 119,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Sep 2012 104,830 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 104,830 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 91,224 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 91,224 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 73,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 56,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 46,496 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 37,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 27,799 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 18,794 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 18,794 miles

Nearside 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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V103 GSU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 106,222 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 V103 GSU, 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 26 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V103 GSU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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