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W523 BPU

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,183 mi
Last recorded159,183 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 BPU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 159,183 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 159,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 141,555 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 141,554 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 132,589 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 132,588 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 125,733 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 125,732 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 115,330 miles

Offside front coil spring tip broken

Fail 22 Oct 2013 115,330 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front coil spring tip broken

Pass 10 Oct 2012 108,027 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2011 104,148 miles

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

front anti roll bar touching offside lower arm and nearside chassis leg on extremes of movement

Pass 10 Nov 2011 104,148 miles

front anti roll bar touching offside lower arm and nearside chassis leg on extremes of movement

Pass 3 Nov 2010 75,774 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 75,774 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 71,777 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 71,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2008 68,478 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 68,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 8 May 2007 62,724 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 56,206 miles

0.5 ltrs of engine oil added due to low level before mot test

both front seat belt stalks plastic covers missing

both front struts showing signs of starting to leak

n/s front brake hose slightly perished

n/s front brake slightly binding

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge & slightly perished

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge,slightly perished & tread getting down

o/s rear tyre close to legal limit

slight oil leak from engine area

spare wheel missing

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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W523 BPU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 W523 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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What year was W523 BPU registered?

W523 BPU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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