MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear 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)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
ROCKER COVER SWEATING
SUMP BADLY CORRODED AND SWEATING
UNABLE TO OPEN REAR DOOR FROM OUTSIDE
WHEEL ALLIGNMENT
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?
Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W271 RSU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Red 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 W271 RSU, 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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What year was W271 RSU registered?
W271 RSU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 July 2000.
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