MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
damage to offside front wing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
damage to offside front wing
Both front tyres worn on the outer edges
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Foot brake pedal travel is long
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres worn on the outer edges
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
NEARSIDE GEARBOX OIL SEAL IS LEAKING
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear number plate deteriorating
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear number plate deteriorating
same advisory as last vt32 issued
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?
Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.
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W296 SRV is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Black with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 W296 SRV, 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 W296 SRV registered?
W296 SRV is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 August 2000.
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