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W231 KCH

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

184,853 mi
Last recorded184,853 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 KCH
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 184,853 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre surface splits

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 176,473 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 176,473 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 170,513 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Aug 2016 170,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 170,483 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 170,483 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working n/s & o/s (1.2.1b)

water in f/o/s lamp

Pass 2 Apr 2015 166,822 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 166,822 miles

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front n/s & o/s lower wish bone bushes weak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 158,950 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 156,674 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 151,230 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 151,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

r/n/s light lens damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2011 144,498 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 137,240 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 137,240 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 130,071 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 130,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 120,256 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 120,256 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 110,694 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 110,693 miles

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

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

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

play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 24 Feb 2006 95,442 miles

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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W231 KCH is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W231 KCH, 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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W231 KCH is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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