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W397 FUG

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

30,952 mi
Last recorded30,952 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 FUG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 30,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reinforcement spring broken

Fail 8 Jan 2026 30,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reinforcement spring broken

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 28,801 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 28,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively FACES CORRODED - DUE TO LACK OF USE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST SILENCER RUBBER SUPPORT PERISHING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 28,751 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. leser effort noted from ns rear brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 28,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs corroded - ONLY JUST PASSED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 28,739 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 28,739 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 28,384 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 28,137 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 28,137 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Fail 5 Apr 2018 28,133 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rubber bush has split/cracking (6.1.D.1a)

Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 3 Apr 2017 24,033 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

rear silencer corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2017 24,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 22,947 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 17,572 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 17,503 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 17,503 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 17,315 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 14,658 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 12,147 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 11,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 11,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 7,689 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 4,892 miles

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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W397 FUG is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W397 FUG, 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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W397 FUG is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 August 2000.

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