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X895 GVC

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,071 mi
Last recorded133,071 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX895 GVC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2020 133,071 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and is also smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs lipped - pads good, 6-7mm approx.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 2-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked - not affecting lighting

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked - not affecting lighting

Nearside Rear tyre 3-4mm and is stress cracked in tread

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

auxiliary drive belt stress cracked

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

engine oil leak/leaks

slack in o/s/f interior door handle - not affecting operation

stonechip to windscreen

surface corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 17 Dec 2018 126,062 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrded exhaust

Fail 17 Dec 2018 126,062 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrded exhaust

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2015 111,548 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 111,548 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Upper attachment excessively corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly Seized/collapsed bearing assembly due to corrosion (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 107,317 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 102,765 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 102,765 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 94,717 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

advise hand brake reserve travel.

advise marks on windscreen on drivers side.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 94,717 miles

advise hand brake reserve travel.

advise marks on windscreen on drivers side.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 80,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate deteriorating

windscreen scratched but not affecting drivers view o/s

Pass 30 Jan 2009 73,081 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 73,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 64,559 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 64,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 57,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 51,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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X895 GVC is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X895 GVC, 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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X895 GVC is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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