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W435 CVW

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

150,564 mi
Last recorded150,564 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW435 CVW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 150,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2026 150,564 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 142,184 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 142,183 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 139,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 132,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 132,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 118,851 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 118,838 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 107,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 107,636 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 105,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 103,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 101,315 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 98,094 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 91,744 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 89,825 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2013 89,793 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 84,144 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 77,073 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 68,301 miles

Airbag Lamp Illuminated

Front Number Plate Deteriorating

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 68,301 miles

Airbag Lamp Illuminated

Front Number Plate Deteriorating

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 61,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,358 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear number plates are in a poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2006 49,515 miles

oil leaks to engine

slight crossion to exhaust system

Pass 26 Apr 2006 49,515 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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W435 CVW is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W435 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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W435 CVW is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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