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V196 DTV

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,245 mi
Last recorded140,245 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV196 DTV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 140,245 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 133,601 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 124,641 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 116,327 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

load sensing valve spring detteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2011 108,466 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 108,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 103,173 miles

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated-sidewalls cracking and splitting-175/65x14

Fail 22 Apr 2010 103,173 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated-sidewalls cracking and splitting-175/65x14

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 90,488 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 90,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 86,478 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 81,823 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 73,683 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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V196 DTV is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V196 DTV, 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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What year was V196 DTV registered?

V196 DTV is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V196 DTV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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