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W38 WUM

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

223,982 mi
Last recorded223,982 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 WUM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2013 223,982 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 125,737 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

offside front seat base worn

Fail 23 Apr 2012 215,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside front seat base worn

Pass 27 Apr 2011 192,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 192,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 170,478 miles

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 151,787 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 151,787 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 130,367 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 130,367 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 107,735 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 107,735 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 95,436 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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W38 WUM is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W38 WUM, 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 W38 WUM registered?

W38 WUM is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 August 2000.

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