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W408 MEU

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

194,800 mi
Last recorded194,800 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 MEU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 194,800 miles

Acceptable play in nsf outer track rod end.

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Rear of van boarded out.

Slight engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Washers and wipers operation just acceptable.

Wear on brake pedal rubber.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 192,365 miles

Washer operation just adequate.

Nsf tyre tread and side wall very well worn.

Rear load bay boarded and carpeted

Exhaust and rear brake pipes rusting.

Inner sills difficult to check and brake pedal rubber worn.

Fail 3 Sep 2015 192,365 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust and rear brake pipes rusting.

Inner sills difficult to check and brake pedal rubber worn.

Nsf tyre tread and side wall very well worn.

Rear load bay boarded and carpeted

Washer operation just adequate.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 187,220 miles

Brake pipes in general starting to corrode.

Engine/gearbox leaks.

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Front brake discs rusty.

Fuel tank strap rusty.

Ns washer operation poor.

Osf inboard drive shaft cv boot leaking slightly.

Rear load area boarded out.

Some play in both track rod ends.

Fail 2 Sep 2014 187,220 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes in general starting to corrode.

Engine/gearbox leaks.

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Front brake discs rusty.

Fuel tank strap rusty.

Ns washer operation poor.

Osf inboard drive shaft cv boot leaking slightly.

Rear load area boarded out.

Some play in both track rod ends.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 177,683 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 177,281 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 174,660 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 171,273 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 169,484 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 169,484 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 166,417 miles

n/s/f brake hose pulled tight at shock absorber

Pass 20 Nov 2006 164,628 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 164,624 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 159,130 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 159,130 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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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W408 MEU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 W408 MEU, 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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W408 MEU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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