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V542 HTM

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,633 mi
Last recorded127,633 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 HTM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 127,633 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced towing eye has been ripped off (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 127,627 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 37% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit wiring damaged when towing eye was ripped off (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides badly corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced towing eye has been ripped off (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 126,614 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides borderline (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 123,643 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed borderline (5.2.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 116,378 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2014 113,003 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 111,178 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 107,939 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 107,939 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 104,071 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 97,110 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 87,382 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 86,518 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 82,544 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 75,781 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 60,965 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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V542 HTM is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V542 HTM, 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 V542 HTM registered?

V542 HTM is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V542 HTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V542 HTM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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