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GLZ 5209

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

65,070 mi
Last recorded65,070 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 5209
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 65,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 64,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 64,610 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smear

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 62,245 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 60,979 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 60,189 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 59,839 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 58,979 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 57,694 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,507 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low and perished

Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,220 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,535 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 52,301 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,600 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,380 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,651 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,255 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,306 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,911 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 34,980 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 34,271 miles

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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GLZ 5209 is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GLZ 5209, 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 GLZ 5209 registered?

GLZ 5209 is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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