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V531 FRC

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,936 mi
Last recorded191,936 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV531 FRC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 191,936 miles

Front antiroll bar centre bushes slightly worn

Front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 25 Sep 2014 183,144 miles

Front tyres at 3mm

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Slight oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 147,088 miles

Various chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2012 165,197 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Oil dampness on engine

Oil dampness on power steering rack

Rear silencer rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2011 154,758 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 154,658 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 143,407 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 138,310 miles

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

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

front registration plate is cracked

nearside front anti roll bar drag link top joint gaiter is insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2009 138,310 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front registration plate is cracked

nearside front anti roll bar drag link top joint gaiter is insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2008 129,037 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 129,032 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 119,186 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 97,403 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 97,403 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V531 FRC is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V531 FRC, 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 V531 FRC registered?

V531 FRC is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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