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W283 AJW

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

145,487 mi
Last recorded145,487 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 AJW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2014 145,487 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 145,487 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 140,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

battery insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2013 140,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

battery insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2011 133,371 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2011 133,371 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 131,037 miles

chips in front windscreen

offside driveshaft support bearing excessive play

rear torshion bars corroding

Fail 27 Jan 2011 131,008 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

chips in front windscreen

offside driveshaft support bearing excessive play

rear torshion bars corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2010 128,341 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

diesel injector leak off pipes damp

hazard warning light switch cover missing

oil leak from engine

rear number plate fading

Pass 15 Jan 2009 124,563 miles

clutch peddal rubber missing

exhaust corroding

front brake disc's pitted to outer edge

hazard switch missing cover

leak off pipes damp

oil leaks

stonechips in front windscreen

Fail 15 Jan 2009 124,563 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

clutch peddal rubber missing

exhaust corroding

front brake disc's pitted to outer edge

hazard switch missing cover

leak off pipes damp

oil leaks

stonechips in front windscreen

Pass 15 Jan 2008 121,460 miles

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

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

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

o/side cheack strap worn

oil leak from engine area

Fail 15 Jan 2008 121,460 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/side cheack strap worn

oil leak from engine area

Pass 16 Jan 2007 118,251 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 118,251 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 9 Jan 2006 115,072 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 115,072 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W283 AJW is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 W283 AJW, 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 W283 AJW registered?

W283 AJW is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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