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X197 GDU

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,613 mi
Last recorded106,613 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX197 GDU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 106,613 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2018 106,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2017 104,469 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 102,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

break pipes greased

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 102,317 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

break pipes greased

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 99,147 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

Fail 14 May 2015 99,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

Pass 15 May 2014 95,523 miles

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 14 May 2014 95,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 9 Aug 2012 90,660 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 90,660 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 88,893 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2010 86,895 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 85,089 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 85,089 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 83,443 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 81,604 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 77,981 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 64,682 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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X197 GDU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X197 GDU, 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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X197 GDU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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