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V524 KFB

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

157,864 mi
Last recorded157,864 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV524 KFB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 157,864 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 157,864 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 156,039 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 May 2019 156,039 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 154,254 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 May 2018 154,254 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 May 2017 151,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2017 151,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 4 May 2016 147,200 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 147,200 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 144,953 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 15 May 2015 144,953 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 May 2014 141,939 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 16 May 2014 141,939 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 23 May 2013 139,538 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 139,538 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 136,701 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

The nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Windscreen washers hitting low on the screen

Fail 15 May 2012 136,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

The nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Windscreen washers hitting low on the screen

Pass 25 May 2011 133,183 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 May 2011 133,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2010 127,739 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 127,725 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 122,982 miles

advisworys attatched

Fail 26 May 2009 122,982 miles

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

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

advisworys attatched

Pass 16 May 2008 116,181 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 116,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 May 2007 108,823 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advisorys attatched

Pass 11 May 2007 108,823 miles

advisorys attatched

Pass 16 May 2006 100,735 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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V524 KFB is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 V524 KFB, 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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V524 KFB is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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