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W552 XHS

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

236,768 mi
Last recorded236,768 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 236,768 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 233,690 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 228,112 miles

offside front tyre getting low

some play steering rack

Fail 4 Aug 2015 228,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre getting low

some play steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2014 224,193 miles

exhaust getting corroded

some play front drop links

Fail 19 Jun 2014 224,193 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust getting corroded

some play front drop links

Pass 3 Jun 2013 216,739 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Front suspension arm at o/s rear bush becoming worn.

Oil leak on engine.

Oil leak on gearbox.

Fail 29 May 2013 216,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Front suspension arm at o/s rear bush becoming worn.

Oil leak on engine.

Oil leak on gearbox.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 206,747 miles

Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs lipped

Pass 30 Oct 2010 202,408 miles

front discs corroded and worn

Pass 13 Nov 2009 198,554 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

windscreen scracthed

Pass 8 Nov 2008 193,590 miles

scraping on n/s rear brake

Pass 10 Nov 2007 188,717 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 182,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XHS is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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