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W179 APU

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,105 mi
Last recorded110,105 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 APU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 110,105 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s rear light lens cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2015 91,970 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 88,701 miles

front suspension lower arm rear bushes (both sides) are split near to limit.

near side front tyre low on outer edge of tyre.

rear exhaust box corroded.

spear wheel tyre in very poor condition.

windscreen chiped in centre (with in limits).

Pass 6 Jul 2013 85,739 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 82,172 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 78,252 miles

crack to centre of windscreen within limit at time of test.

front lower arm rear bushes are seperated and moving near to the limit.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 74,822 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 74,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 70,771 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

unable to fully inspect front brakes

Fail 4 Jul 2009 70,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to fully inspect front brakes

Pass 8 Jul 2008 68,086 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 68,086 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 65,425 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 62,103 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 59,078 miles

both front struts are startting to leak

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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W179 APU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W179 APU, 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 W179 APU registered?

W179 APU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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