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W256 CVW

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

172,872 mi
Last recorded172,872 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 CVW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 172,872 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 166,081 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2023 166,081 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 158,732 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 158,732 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 146,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2020 131,724 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 131,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to rotate o/s/r wheel due to being in contact with body when vehicle is raised

Pass 7 Dec 2018 124,124 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 110,413 miles

Offside Front indicator lens cracked

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack to pump (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 110,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front indicator lens cracked

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack to pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 102,205 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 101,255 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 92,017 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 92,012 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 85,359 miles

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

wet day

Fail 9 Sep 2013 85,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

wet day

Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,228 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 77,310 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 77,305 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 74,348 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,346 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,647 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 62,815 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 55,265 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 55,265 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2005 48,434 miles

CITROEN VANS ARE SUBJECT TO A RECALL FOR A MODIFICATION TO THE FRONT STRUTS †FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGE & NEAR LIMIT †EXHAUST MIDDLE & REAR RUSTY

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 48,434 miles

CITROEN VANS ARE SUBJECT TO A RECALL FOR A MODIFICATION TO THE FRONT STRUTS †FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGE & NEAR LIMIT †EXHAUST MIDDLE & REAR RUSTY

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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W256 CVW is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 W256 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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W256 CVW is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 April 2000.

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