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W229 CVW

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Black Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,625 mi
Last recorded103,625 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 CVW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 103,625 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 103,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven N/s slower (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 89,690 miles

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

Oil leak ()

slight rusty underbody

Fail 5 Aug 2016 89,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

slight rusty underbody

Fail 19 Nov 2015 89,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s/r (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s/r (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 83,384 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2014 83,094 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower 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 (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 78,236 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 6 Jun 2013 78,235 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2012 75,952 miles

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

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

center and rear exhaust sections heavily corroded but still secure and not blowing

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 2 Apr 2012 75,952 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

center and rear exhaust sections heavily corroded but still secure and not blowing

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,514 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 73,514 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 7 Oct 2009 67,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 63,213 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 63,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 57,683 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 57,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 52,111 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 52,111 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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W229 CVW is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Black with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W229 CVW, 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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W229 CVW is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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