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W697 ONT

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

138,373 mi
Last recorded138,373 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 ONT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 138,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush wear /deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at time advise clean off and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe ( bush slight perishing) and suspension components corroded though not seriously weaken

Rear tyres surface cracking

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

general surface corrosion body/chassis ( sills signs of repair and covered in under seal )

Fail 9 Oct 2025 138,360 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush wear /deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at time advise clean off and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe ( bush slight perishing) and suspension components corroded though not seriously weaken

Rear tyres surface cracking

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

general surface corrosion body/chassis ( sills signs of repair and covered in under seal )

Pass 8 Oct 2024 134,427 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth slight (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive advise clean off engine and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened bushes slight perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills signs of repairs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 129,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 129,950 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at towing eye (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 126,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower suspension arms rear bushes slight deterioration

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive /staining advise wash offside and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe and front components general surface corrosion not seriously weaken

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 12 Oct 2021 124,625 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes and offside rear pipes in to load valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes slight deterioration/wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive advise clean off and repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe and front components general surface corrosion no seriously weaken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 123,239 miles

Front top mount bearings wear slight spring wind up to lock to lock

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear body corroded holed not with 30cm of prescribed area

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

rear subframe general surface corrosion all over and front components

Fail 9 Oct 2020 123,237 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission outer casing heavily corroded clean of surrounding area after repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure not locking (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front top mount bearings wear slight spring wind up to lock to lock

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear body corroded holed not with 30cm of prescribed area

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

rear subframe general surface corrosion all over and front components

Pass 17 Apr 2019 117,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 117,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 111,039 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 105,815 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 101,190 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 May 2015 97,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight wear in off siede rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 May 2015 97,440 miles

slight wear in off siede rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Apr 2014 93,048 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 93,048 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 88,587 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 81,965 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 81,959 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

center and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 79,379 miles

slight travel in foot brake but not excessive

Fail 8 Jun 2011 79,347 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

fuel filler pipe starting to split

Pass 11 Jun 2010 74,969 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 68,051 miles

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

offside rear brake performance slightly lower than nearside, recomend strip down to check.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,018 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 59,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

recomend strip and check offside rear brake (slightly binding)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 53,317 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 53,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 47,224 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 47,224 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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W697 ONT is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 W697 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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W697 ONT is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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