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W497 CVW

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,175 mi
Last recorded143,175 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 CVW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 143,175 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 139,249 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 132,538 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 125,641 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 118,345 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 110,732 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play steering rack offside

Pass 21 Aug 2007 101,303 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 101,302 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2006 85,562 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 85,426 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W497 CVW is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W497 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 W497 CVW registered?

W497 CVW is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 June 2000.

Is W497 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W497 CVW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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