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W178 PDL

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

68,490 mi
Last recorded68,490 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 PDL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 68,490 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s rear (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2025 67,716 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 67,716 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 66,111 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 66,057 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 65,420 miles

front inner wings corroded

wiper blades perishing

Pass 10 Dec 2021 64,373 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat/silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear coil 'assist spring' corroding

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 64,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 63,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion nearside front inner arch/chassis top below battery tray- outside prescribed areas.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 63,261 miles

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

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Apr 2017 60,987 miles

high level brake lamp disconected

Fail 3 Apr 2017 60,985 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

high level brake lamp disconected

rear service brake near imbalance limit near side lower

Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,915 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,234 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 52,375 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 50,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,741 miles

centre stop light only partly working

Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,057 miles

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

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

baulkhead corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 42,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,051 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,754 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 30,657 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

centre brake light has some bulbs not working

Pass 30 Jan 2007 30,238 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 25,046 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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W178 PDL is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W178 PDL, 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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W178 PDL is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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