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W489 CVW

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,790 mi
Last recorded129,790 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 CVW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 129,790 miles

Corrosion exhaust rear section, slight leak

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside front tyre bald outer edge, perished

Offside headlight aim weak

Fail 19 Jul 2024 129,790 miles

Corrosion exhaust rear section, slight leak

Engine oil leak

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

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

Nearside front tyre bald outer edge, perished

Offside headlight aim weak

Pass 21 Jul 2023 128,458 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 126,981 miles

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

Nearside rear brake flexy hose deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn, deteriorated

Weak headlight aim image offside

Fail 27 Jul 2022 126,981 miles

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

Nearside rear brake flexy hose deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside front tyre worn, deteriorated

Weak headlight aim image offside

Pass 19 Jul 2021 125,657 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear brake flexy hose perished

Pass 20 Mar 2020 124,176 miles

corrosion exhaust tail pipe

damage windscreen, offside wing mirror

slight leak from nearside front outer drive shaft CV boot

slight roughness when nearside front wheel rotated

Fail 17 Mar 2020 124,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion exhaust tail pipe

damage windscreen, offside wing mirror

offside rear tyre worn close to limit, bald inner edge

slight leak from nearside front outer drive shaft CV boot

slight roughness when nearside front wheel rotated

slight uneven service brake application between fronts

slight uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 13 Dec 2018 119,545 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre bold inner edge

offside wing mirror glass broken

slight roughness when nearside front wheel rotated

slight uneven service brake application between rears

windscreen damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2018 119,542 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre bold inner edge

offside wing mirror glass broken

slight roughness when nearside front wheel rotated

slight uneven service brake application between rears

windscreen damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2017 113,142 miles

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

nearside front tyre bold outer edge

slight uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 19 Oct 2016 108,190 miles

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

slight uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 1 Oct 2015 103,128 miles

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

both rear tyres worn very close to limit, bold inner edges

slight uneven service brake application bewteen rears

Pass 24 Sep 2014 97,739 miles

nearside front tyre worn/bold outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn/uneven wear

offside front tyre worn/deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn/deteriorated

offside wing mirror glass broken

Pass 29 Mar 2013 89,781 miles

damage offside wing mirror

offside front tyre deteriorated

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre worn low/deteriorated

oil level low

slight uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 19 Mar 2012 85,514 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 85,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 80,722 miles

front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Feb 2011 80,706 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2010 73,706 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 73,687 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 67,417 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 67,416 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light flashing

both rear tyres very badly perished

stone chip in nearside front lower corner of the windscreen

Pass 8 Mar 2008 62,148 miles

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

sidewalls perished rear tyres

Fail 8 Mar 2008 62,148 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

sidewalls perished rear tyres

Pass 6 Mar 2007 56,122 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 48,737 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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W489 CVW is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W489 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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W489 CVW is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 May 2000.

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