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W238 HBV

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,184 mi
Last recorded143,184 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 HBV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 143,184 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 143,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2016 128,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 128,382 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative spring snapped/detached (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mounting point/crossmember - marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill - marked (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill - marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 112,825 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 112,825 miles

Fuel tank insecure strap corroded (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 100,312 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 100,311 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 93,999 miles

Diesel tank holding strap is CORRODED

Front n/s + o/s brake disc inner face are CORRODED

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 93,998 miles

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

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

Diesel tank holding strap is CORRODED

Front n/s + o/s brake disc inner face are CORRODED

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 87,671 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 87,671 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 81,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 81,594 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 76,082 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 69,316 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 69,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,312 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 56,321 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,225 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 51,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W238 HBV is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W238 HBV, 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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W238 HBV is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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