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W718 LJB

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,863 mi
Last recorded151,863 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW718 LJB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 May 2011 151,863 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nsf tyre worn

Pass 5 May 2011 151,863 miles

nsf tyre worn

Pass 12 Apr 2010 143,171 miles

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

exhaust rubbers perished.

rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish.

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 10 Apr 2010 143,156 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust rubbers perished.

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 143,135 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust rubbers perished.

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 137,912 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 137,816 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Battery insecure

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear rubber exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2008 132,657 miles

Battery insecure

n/s/f suspension top mounting slight ruffness found

Fail 20 Apr 2007 123,383 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 123,383 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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W718 LJB is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W718 LJB, 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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W718 LJB is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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