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W531 VAV

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,862 mi
Last recorded113,862 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 VAV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 113,862 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 113,843 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 108,152 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 104,749 miles

165/70/.R14C/89R. OF 4 OR 4 NR 3 NF 4mm.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 103,445 miles

165/70/R14C. All 4mm.

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 101,672 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 100,096 miles

Airbag light flashing

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2013 100,096 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Airbag light flashing

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 98,290 miles

165/70R/14C. OF 5 OR 4 NR 3 NF 4mm.

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 91,148 miles

both front brake flexy hoses cracking

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

front pads low

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2009 86,026 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 77,891 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 71,081 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 64,147 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 64,147 miles

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

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

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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W531 VAV is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W531 VAV, 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 W531 VAV registered?

W531 VAV is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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