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W597 JAE

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

210,903 mi
Last recorded210,903 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 JAE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 210,903 miles

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)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 210,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 203,349 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Apr 2012 193,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Oil leak

some corrosion on front inner wheel arches (under bonnet)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 193,012 miles

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

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

Oil leak

some corrosion on front inner wheel arches (under bonnet)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 183,356 miles

airbag light on

some corrosion on n/s+o/s inner wings(under bonnet)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 171,621 miles

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 16 Apr 2009 159,769 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

Fail 15 Apr 2009 159,721 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 7 Apr 2008 152,857 miles

Oil leak

g/box oil leak

o/s/front spring modification incorrectly positioned

some corrosion on n/s+o/s front inner wheel arches(under bonnet)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 152,748 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

g/box oil leak

o/s/front spring modification incorrectly positioned

some corrosion on n/s+o/s front inner wheel arches(under bonnet)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 148,170 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 136,495 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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W597 JAE is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W597 JAE, 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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W597 JAE is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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