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W552 BPU

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,559 mi
Last recorded81,559 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW552 BPU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 81,559 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 78,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 74,602 miles

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2014 74,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2013 70,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 70,418 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 66,614 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread on outer edge

offside front wiper blade slightly split

offside mirror slightly insecure

Fail 23 Oct 2012 66,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SRS airbag system indicates a fault

nearside rear tyre worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread on outer edge

offside front wiper blade slightly split

offside mirror slightly insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2011 62,813 miles

offside mirror slightly insecure

airbag malfunction lamp indicat a fault

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 60,046 miles

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

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

airbag lamp indicates a fault

Fail 10 Nov 2010 60,009 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

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

airbag lamp indicates a fault

Pass 3 Nov 2009 55,291 miles

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 7 Nov 2008 50,271 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 44,993 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 44,993 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 38,931 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 31,173 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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W552 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 W552 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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W552 BPU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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