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V149 FNU

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

134,832 mi
Last recorded134,832 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV149 FNU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2023 134,832 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security signs of repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 134,842 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S front and rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment t or repair.

Fail 28 Apr 2021 134,832 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 134,832 miles

Both sills have slight corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 134,832 miles

Both sill have slight corrosion on Jacking points

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 134,815 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 134,815 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bothy os/ns (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle efficiency low (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced reflector faded /brown (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake binding both os and ns (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 134,788 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers seat swab collapsed

Pass 18 Sep 2013 132,382 miles

osf jacking point /inner sills distorted both sides

Fail 13 Sep 2013 132,381 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

osf jacking point /inner sills distorted both sides

Pass 9 Jul 2012 131,212 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 131,212 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 121,824 miles

Oil leak

both sills are damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2011 121,824 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both sills are damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2010 120,927 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 120,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 118,630 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 118,630 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 111,251 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 95,530 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 95,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 82,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2005 68,676 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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V149 FNU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V149 FNU, 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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V149 FNU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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