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V638 FGP

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,828 mi
Last recorded126,828 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV638 FGP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 126,828 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 126,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 121,646 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 121,604 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 117,856 miles

Evidence of fuel leakage but non found.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 117,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Evidence of fuel leakage but non found.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 111,596 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

offside front and nearside front tyres 1.6mm

offside sill corroded but not considered excessive

suspect possible fuel leak from fuel pump area

Pass 15 Aug 2014 104,039 miles

Alternator belt deteriorated.

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

N/s wiper blade deteriorated.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 101,245 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 101,220 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 94,035 miles

Airbag light on.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight binding on rear brakes.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 83,188 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2011 83,185 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,133 miles

grease around nearside front C.V gaiter but no visible splits

nearside front suspension wishbone rubber bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2009 62,691 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 56,256 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 52,438 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside washer jets blocked

Pass 3 Aug 2006 44,069 miles

rear tyres perished

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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V638 FGP is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V638 FGP, 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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V638 FGP is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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