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W351 VDA

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

195,726 mi
Last recorded195,726 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW351 VDA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 195,726 miles

rear brakes only just met requirements

Fail 19 Dec 2017 195,726 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 185,036 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

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

condition of rear axle

corrosion to offside sill

offside sill damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2015 184,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2015 184,003 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 174,944 miles

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

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

both front inner wings are corroded by chassis rail but is not holed

both rear tyres are wider than those fitted on the front

front brake discs are wearing thin and corroded

load valve arm spring is corroded

nearside front lower ball joint is worn but not excessively

Fail 30 May 2014 174,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2013 164,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery slightly loose but is secure

bonnet pull worn

both front brake hoses deteriorated

both rear lights slightly damaged

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

brake discs pitted and worn slightly

brake load valve stiff in operation

coil springs corroded but are complete

corrosion to body and structure

exhaust system corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

handbrake tavel high and has side to side movement

inner wheel arch covers fitted

nearside front tyre inner edge worn and is close to legal limit

offside and nearside front and rear brake pipes corroded slightly

offside sill slightly damaged

offside steering rack arm has slight play

oil leak advise further inspection

outer door handles worn

rear brakes imbalanced

rear of vehicle boarded out unable asses fully

spare tyre has ply and cords showing

steering column has little play

suspension component bushes and dust covers worn and perished

Pass 23 May 2012 157,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine oil leak gearbox oil leak

n/s o/s front inner wings slight corrosion ???

n/s/r light lens damage no white light showing /

Pass 23 May 2011 150,772 miles

Both front brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

Both front wheels fouling on lock to lock when vehicle is off load but not when load is on

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coil springs complete

Handbrake has slight travel and ratchet feels worn

Nearside front of front to rear brake pipes are wet with oil but no leaks found

Nearside front track rod end has slight play

Offside front anti roll bar linkage has slight play

Offside rear brake slight bind

Offside rear tyre is just legal 1.6mm

Offside steering rack arm has little play

Oil leak

Sills slightly damaged

Steering column has slight play

Steering rack is wet with oil

Pass 11 May 2010 143,529 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 143,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 139,797 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 139,446 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Battery insecure

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 132,480 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 124,101 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 124,101 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 118,136 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 118,136 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

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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W351 VDA is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W351 VDA, 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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W351 VDA is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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