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W257 PVC

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,603 mi
Last recorded119,603 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 PVC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 119,603 miles

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

front wheel bearing noise

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 9 Nov 2012 119,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S WORN AND CORRODED

N/S HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

N/S/R LIGHT LENS HOLED AND CRACKED IN PLACES BUT NO WHITE LIGHT SHOWING

OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL CUT AND DAMAGED IN PLACES

Fail 27 Oct 2011 112,878 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted.

n/s wiper slight split but clearing screen.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 112,878 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted.

n/s wiper slight split but clearing screen.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 106,721 miles

D/S/R TYRE BELOW 2mm IN PLACES

OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

Fail 27 Oct 2010 106,721 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

D/S/R TYRE BELOW 2mm IN PLACES

OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

Pass 6 Nov 2009 99,863 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 99,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 94,849 miles

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

slightly rough o/s/f/ bearing

Pass 21 Nov 2007 86,232 miles

Oil leak

Possible power steering fluid leak

Fail 13 Nov 2006 74,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 74,553 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 64,678 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 64,678 miles

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

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

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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W257 PVC is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 W257 PVC, 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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W257 PVC is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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