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W574 RFJ

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

140,737 mi
Last recorded140,737 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW574 RFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 140,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2018 140,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2017 138,454 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 136,929 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

foot brake long travel

Fail 9 Sep 2016 136,927 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear onto load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested exhaust split into two (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

foot brake long travel

Pass 5 Sep 2015 135,029 miles

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

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

oil level low and oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 135,027 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

oil level low and oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 126,988 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 126,987 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 119,153 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 119,153 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

different size tyres front to rear

Pass 16 Jul 2012 112,045 miles

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

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2011 99,751 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear drums worn

Fail 9 Jul 2011 99,751 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear drums worn

Pass 10 Jul 2010 87,029 miles

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

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

both front anti roll bar drop link rubbers split

front brake discs corroded and worn

slight play in o/s of steering rack but not detectable at steering wheel

Fail 10 Jul 2010 87,029 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front anti roll bar drop link rubbers split

front brake discs corroded and worn

slight play in o/s of steering rack but not detectable at steering wheel

Pass 1 Jul 2009 74,486 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 65,684 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 47,527 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 42,234 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 42,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 35,084 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 35,084 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.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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W574 RFJ is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W574 RFJ, 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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W574 RFJ is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 August 2000.

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