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W697 RVC

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,383 mi
Last recorded132,383 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 RVC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 132,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

different tyre sizes front and rear - 1756514 rear and a657014 front - not mixed across same axle so is ok

Fail 14 Jun 2014 132,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

different tyre sizes front and rear - 1756514 rear and a657014 front - not mixed across same axle so is ok

Pass 2 May 2013 126,842 miles

Both rear exhaust rubbers perished and split.

Different size tyres fitted front to rear of vehcile.

Front discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Offside front brake hose heavily perished and in poor condition.

Slight blow from rear exhaust joint.

Slight dampness to both front shock absorbers.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 2 May 2013 126,842 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Both rear exhaust rubbers perished and split.

Different size tyres fitted front to rear of vehcile.

Front discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Offside front brake hose heavily perished and in poor condition.

Slight blow from rear exhaust joint.

Slight dampness to both front shock absorbers.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 4 May 2012 114,329 miles

Offside front brake hose heavliy perished.

Offside front brake slightly binding.

Slight blow from rear exhaust joint.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 4 May 2012 114,321 miles

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

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

Handbrake close to end of travel.

Offside front brake hose heavliy perished.

Offside front brake slightly binding.

Slight blow from rear exhaust joint.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 28 Apr 2012 114,223 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

air bag light flashing

offside brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Apr 2011 100,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 100,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 88,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 85,298 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 85,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 71,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

woodcovering rear loadspace

Pass 13 Apr 2007 56,299 miles

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

heavy corrosion and slight leak on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 12 Apr 2006 40,419 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

damage to offside headlight glass

slight leak from rear exhaust joint

wood covering rear load space

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 RVC is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W697 RVC, 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 RVC is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 April 2000.

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