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X229 GDU

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,983 mi
Last recorded146,983 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 GDU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 146,983 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2017 138,078 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil Leak

Fail 4 May 2017 138,060 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both tyres touching (4.1.D.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil Leak

Pass 16 Mar 2016 135,225 miles

Offside Front tyre

Offside Rear tyre

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2016 135,225 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre

Offside Rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 129,443 miles

o/s/f wheel slight bind

Fail 18 Feb 2015 129,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

o/s/f wheel slight bind

Pass 10 Jan 2014 121,183 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 109,753 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 109,753 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 102,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2012 102,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 94,295 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 94,292 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 86,696 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 82,352 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 68,505 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 55,709 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 49,360 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 49,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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X229 GDU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X229 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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What year was X229 GDU registered?

X229 GDU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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