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L3 LWT

1999 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,032 mi
Last recorded142,032 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Citroen Berlingo113,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 LWT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 142,032 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 142,028 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in engine bay (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in engine bay (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

spare tyre deflated

Pass 31 Mar 2015 133,456 miles

front brake disc's are starting to corrode

nearside front brake is binding slightly

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge but passes the MOT due to tyre design

offside front suspension arm is starting to corrode

rear exhaust is corroded and leaking slightly

scuttle is starting to corrode

slight oil leak

slight play in offside inner track rod end area

Fail 31 Mar 2015 133,456 miles

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

front brake disc's are starting to corrode

nearside front brake is binding slightly

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge but passes the MOT due to tyre design

offside front suspension arm is starting to corrode

rear exhaust is corroded and leaking slightly

scuttle is starting to corrode

slight oil leak

slight play in offside inner track rod end area

Pass 5 Mar 2014 130,008 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front brake discs rusty

offside front inner wing going rusty

Fail 4 Mar 2014 130,005 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front brake discs rusty

low recording from rear foot brakes

nearside front inner wing rusty (outside prescribed area)

offside front inner wing going rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2013 127,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front inner wing rusty and holed outside prescribed area.

rear number plate lamp has been modified (ok at time of test)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 127,697 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

nearside front inner wing rusty and holed outside prescribed area.

rear number plate lamp has been modified (ok at time of test)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 122,680 miles

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

fog lamp on 7 pin tow bar not working

nearside front inner arch going rusty (outside prescribed area)

offside flasher light on 7 pin towbar not working

Fail 16 Feb 2012 122,680 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

fog lamp on 7 pin tow bar not working

nearside front inner arch going rusty (outside prescribed area)

offside flasher light on 7 pin towbar not working

Pass 15 Feb 2011 115,939 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 115,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

both front brake discs going rusty and worn

Pass 12 Feb 2010 107,681 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 107,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 99,483 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 99,480 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 95,599 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

aux belt slightly cracking

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust system corroded & weak

slight corrosion front brake discs.

slight corrosion front inner wings behind the headlights

slight engine oil seepage.

slight wear o/s rear tyre outside edge

Fail 29 Jan 2008 95,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

aux belt slightly cracking

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust system corroded & weak

slight corrosion front brake discs.

slight corrosion front inner wings behind the headlights

slight engine oil seepage.

slight wear o/s rear tyre outside edge

Pass 17 Nov 2006 92,007 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 92,007 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2005 79,407 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 79,407 miles

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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L3 LWT is a 1999 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 113,588 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 L3 LWT, 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 27 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L3 LWT is a 1999 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 November 1999.

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