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W601 GEJ

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1869cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,192 mi
Last recorded83,192 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 GEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,869cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 83,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 83,190 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 81,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper turrets (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 78,476 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

n/s o/s front tyres wearing inner edges o/s close to canvas n/s has sidewall damage

rear axle corroded

rear tyres perashing o/s wearing inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2015 78,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

n/s o/s front tyres wearing inner edges o/s close to canvas n/s has sidewall damage

rear axle corroded

rear tyres perashing o/s wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2014 73,860 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all steering and suspension components corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2014 73,836 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all steering and suspension components corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all steering and suspension components corroded

rear axle corroded

rear shock absober b ushes deteriorating

Fail 20 Mar 2013 68,516 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all steering and suspension components corroded

rear axle corroded

rear shock absober b ushes deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,442 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 66,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 64,696 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 64,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

advise offside rear number plate lamp lens missing

Fail 22 Mar 2010 62,214 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

unable to check condition of front brake pads

Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,214 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

unable to check condition of front brake pads

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,517 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 55,567 miles

fuel tank strap showing heavy signs of surface corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2007 52,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 52,079 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 47,965 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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W601 GEJ is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,869cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W601 GEJ, 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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W601 GEJ is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 March 2000.

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