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V803 GDL

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

173,174 mi
Last recorded173,174 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV803 GDL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 173,174 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 173,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 164,026 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 164,016 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 149,815 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 149,811 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside door mirror glass broken

Pass 11 Oct 2010 136,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brakes on maximum inbalance

nearside door mirror broken

Pass 4 Nov 2009 122,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS AND SURROUND BROKEN

NO SPARE WHEEL IN CARRIER

OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT STONECHIPPED

REAR BRAKES IMBALANCED

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

STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE

Pass 30 Oct 2008 106,211 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2008 105,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2007 89,392 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 89,392 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

power steering belt slight fraying

Pass 23 Nov 2006 80,044 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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V803 GDL is a 2000 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 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 V803 GDL, 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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V803 GDL is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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