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W542 BPU

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,913 mi
Last recorded133,913 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 BPU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 133,913 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Advise o/s/r tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Aug 2016 130,964 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 1 Sep 2015 127,787 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 127,262 miles

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

advise nearside rear tyre close to wear bars.

advise offside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

advise offside rear tyre cuts to inner wall.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 126,169 miles

advise nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars .

advise offside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

advise offside rear tyre cut to inner wall.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 126,169 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

advise nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars .

advise offside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

advise offside rear tyre cut to inner wall.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 125,313 miles

advise cut to inner wall o/s/r tyre not to p( chalk marked )

advise engine oil leaks

advise o/s/f anti roll bar link rubber boot adrift still stopping the ingress of dirt

advise o/s/f flexible b/pipe cracking

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

advise o/s/r indicator showing slight white light

Fail 9 Aug 2012 125,313 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

advise cut to inner wall o/s/r tyre not to p( chalk marked )

advise engine oil leaks

advise o/s/f anti roll bar link rubber boot adrift still stopping the ingress of dirt

advise o/s/f flexible b/pipe cracking

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

advise o/s/r indicator showing slight white light

Pass 11 Jul 2011 124,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front seatblt buckle surround missing

nearside outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre has damage to inner side wall but no cords exposed

Fail 30 Jun 2011 124,314 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front seatblt buckle surround missing

nearside outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre has damage to inner side wall but no cords exposed

Pass 29 Jun 2010 122,857 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 29 Jun 2010 122,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 26 Jun 2009 108,202 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 96,446 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 96,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 80,121 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 66,200 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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W542 BPU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W542 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 W542 BPU registered?

W542 BPU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W542 BPU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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