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W696 ONT

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

204,264 mi
Last recorded204,264 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW696 ONT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 204,264 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 204,258 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 202,068 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections around load level valve (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both n/s and o/s front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

drivers seat is badly deteriorated. recommend renewal

Fail 18 Feb 2022 202,066 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2020 191,609 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 191,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f brake imbalance evident of 29%

Pass 11 Dec 2019 183,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

bonnet catch/cable assembly is deterioted

n/s/f tyre tread is worn heavily on outer edge

Fail 6 Dec 2019 183,847 miles

Brake performance not tested ruptured brake pipe during test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

bonnet catch/cable assembly is deterioted

Pass 3 Dec 2018 177,732 miles

both front headlamp reflectors are deterioted

o/s/f brake hose has cracking evident

rear panel is heavily corroded

slight play evident in n/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play evident in o/s/f steering track rod end

Fail 30 Nov 2018 177,731 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both front brake discs are badly deterioted

both front headlamp reflectors are deterioted

o/s/f brake hose has cracking evident

o/s/f brake pads are worn very low. recommend renewal

o/s/r brake imbalance evident of 27%. recommend inspection

rear panel is heavily corroded

slight play evident in n/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play evident in o/s/f steering track rod end

Pass 4 Dec 2017 169,911 miles

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

both rear tyre treads are wearing heavily on inner and outer edges

Fail 4 Dec 2017 169,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyre treads are wearing heavily on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Oct 2016 161,310 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 161,310 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 152,309 miles

both front wishbone rear-most bushes are deteriated and has slight play evident. recommend renewal

both rear brake hoses are badly cracked. recommend renewal

both rear tyre treads are worn heavily on outer edges. recommend renewal

oil leak evident from engine area. recommend inspection

sections of rear brake pipe are heavily corroded (around load level valve) recommend renewal

Pass 27 Oct 2014 144,748 miles

both rear brake hoses are badly cracked. recommend renewal

front brake discs are badly deteriated. recommend renewal

n/s/r tyre tread is heavily worn on outer edge

rear sections of brake pipe have corrosion evident

Fail 27 Oct 2014 144,748 miles

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

both rear brake hoses are badly cracked. recommend renewal

front brake discs are badly deteriated. recommend renewal

n/s/r tyre tread is heavily worn on outer edge

rear sections of brake pipe have corrosion evident

Pass 1 Nov 2013 139,066 miles

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 139,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tow ball missing

Pass 14 May 2012 127,983 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 115,774 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres perishing

strong advise o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 May 2011 115,774 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

rear tyres perishing

strong advise o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 May 2010 102,814 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge of tread

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 13 May 2010 102,814 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge of tread

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 9 Jun 2009 89,555 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 89,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 75,939 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

strong advise both number plates deteriated

tape over n/s/f wing mirror not effecting view to rear

Fail 30 May 2008 75,939 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

strong advise both number plates deteriated

Pass 8 Jun 2007 62,830 miles

center exhaust joint blowing slightly

front bottom arm bushes perished

front discs corroded

strong advies n/s/r tyre perished +1.6mm

Fail 22 Jun 2006 54,981 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 54,981 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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W696 ONT is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 W696 ONT, 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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W696 ONT is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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