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W421 BPU

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,872 mi
Last recorded172,872 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW421 BPU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 172,872 miles

brake pipes corrosing

nsr wheel cylinder damp

oil leak

osf bottom arm rear bush deteriorating

outer body, under bonnet and underside vehicle showing signs of corrosion

rera number plate deteriorating

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Mar 2019 172,872 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play os (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os centre outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play osf wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

ns number plate light inop

oil leak

osf bottom arm rear bush deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2018 158,100 miles

both front side repeaters discoloured

brake pipes corroding-not checked properly due to protective covers

handbrake travel

ns and os rear subframe mounting area corroded

nsf and both rear indicators discoloured

nsr brake binding slightly

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2018 158,019 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint ns and os front (2.4.G.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings ns and os outer sills corroded- seatbelt area (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nsr outer sill - suspension area (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated ns and os front flexi brake hoses through to cords (3.6.B.4d)

Brake load sensing valve seized and return spring broken (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nsr brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour osf (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high ns and os (1.8)

Stop lamp not working ns (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing ns and os front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid os (8.2.3)

both front side repeaters discoloured

handbrake travel

ns and os rear subframe mounting area corroded

nsf and both rear indicators discoloured

nsr brake binding slightly

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2017 145,966 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 145,965 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 139,731 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 139,731 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 136,165 miles

nearside headlight has a poor beam pattern

Pass 18 Mar 2014 132,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust rubber torn

Fail 27 Mar 2013 129,653 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cracks in nearsidetyre sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2013 129,653 miles

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

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

cracks in nearsidetyre sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2012 126,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 122,578 miles

front and rear no plates marked

Fail 30 Mar 2011 122,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

front and rear no plates marked

Pass 27 Mar 2010 117,515 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 113,605 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 108,440 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 101,591 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 91,709 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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W421 BPU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W421 BPU, 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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W421 BPU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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