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X968 RFR

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Black Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

176,587 mi
Last recorded176,587 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX968 RFR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 176,587 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2011 176,587 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 167,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 167,632 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 158,631 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar link gaiters split/adrift.

rear exhaust section corroded but not yet blowing.

slight cut to o/s/r tyre tread.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 158,631 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar link gaiters split/adrift.

rear exhaust section corroded but not yet blowing.

slight cut to o/s/r tyre tread.

Fail 3 Nov 2008 155,904 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust section corroded but not blowing.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 149,489 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 149,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 125,982 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 125,982 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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X968 RFR is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Black with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 X968 RFR, 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 X968 RFR registered?

X968 RFR is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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