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X98 VSF

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,568 mi
Last recorded129,568 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX98 VSF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 129,568 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to (2mm) plus out of shape

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 129,302 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn to (2mm) plus out of shape

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 121,091 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 121,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 116,150 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 116,147 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 113,033 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 112,939 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 109,787 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 109,787 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 106,955 miles

slight foot brake travel

Pass 7 Sep 2011 104,489 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 104,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 100,557 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to brake pipes greased

front discs surface corrosion

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 100,557 miles

corrosion to brake pipes greased

front discs surface corrosion

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2009 100,198 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s cv boot starting to perish

Pass 30 Nov 2008 98,353 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2008 98,282 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 93,834 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 93,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 84,091 miles

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

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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X98 VSF is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X98 VSF, 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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X98 VSF is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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