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W398 CVW

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,909 mi
Last recorded122,909 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 CVW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 122,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 118,278 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 113,830 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre, side wall perished

Pass 9 Mar 2018 113,828 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 106,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear rear axle bushes/bearings worn

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 101,382 miles

Offside Front Brake Slightly Binding

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 101,377 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake Slightly Binding

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 97,948 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 97,948 miles

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

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

Exhaust System Rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2013 97,146 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2012 94,957 miles

exhaust system corroded

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

front brake discs worn and corroded

offside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2011

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing on outer edges

coolant leak from rad

front brake discs worn low

Pass 20 Dec 2010 91,699 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 91,660 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front brake pads worn low

Pass 15 Dec 2009 89,163 miles

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

offside head lamp slightly loose

Pass 20 Dec 2008 84,782 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 84,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2007 81,826 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 76,825 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 69,044 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 69,304 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag light on †o/s/f windowfaulty †n/s/r tyre worn low

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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W398 CVW is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 W398 CVW, 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 W398 CVW registered?

W398 CVW is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W398 CVW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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