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W522 WAJ

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

237,847 mi
Last recorded237,847 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 WAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2015 237,847 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing axle bearings (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 234,603 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 234,603 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 228,532 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 228,532 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 225,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 221,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 221,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 216,917 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 216,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 204,598 miles

Coolant leak

alternator belt worn

Fail 9 Apr 2010 204,598 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Coolant leak

Spare tyre defective

alternator belt worn

Pass 17 Apr 2009 184,750 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 184,750 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 164,127 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 114,869 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 126,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 126,223 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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W522 WAJ is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W522 WAJ, 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 W522 WAJ registered?

W522 WAJ is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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