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X438 DFB

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX438 DFB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2012

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 6,041 miles

Oil leak

front discs corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2011 6,041 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 1,303 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 95,910 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 150,403 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 150,402 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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X438 DFB is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X438 DFB, 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 X438 DFB registered?

X438 DFB is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X438 DFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X438 DFB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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