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W285 PGW

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,314 mi
Last recorded105,314 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 PGW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 105,314 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 105,283 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 99,022 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 93,488 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 92,881 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2011 86,908 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 79,230 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 79,202 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 72,787 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 72,760 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 137,489 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 62,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 50,818 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 39,933 miles

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

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

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

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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W285 PGW is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W285 PGW, 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 W285 PGW registered?

W285 PGW is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is W285 PGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W285 PGW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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