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W296 PTP

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,164 mi
Last recorded153,164 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 PTP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 153,164 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 153,164 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 145,460 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 145,460 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 140,624 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 137,828 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 137,771 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 132,044 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear brake pipes have slight corrossion

rear exhaust mountings deteriorating

Fail 5 Mar 2013 131,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear brake pipes have slight corrossion

rear exhaust mountings deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2012 126,142 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 126,142 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 123,020 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 116,581 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 109,000 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

offside front flexible brake hose starting to split

slight damage to offside and nearside rear tyre walls

Pass 28 Feb 2008 103,516 miles

Oil leak

slight damage to nearside rear tyre wall

slight damage to offside rear tyre wall

Pass 7 Mar 2007 97,026 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 97,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 87,972 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

oil leak

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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W296 PTP is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W296 PTP, 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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W296 PTP is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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