MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,872 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
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
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
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))
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wet day
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
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)
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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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)
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?
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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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