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W738 LYA

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,531 mi
Last recorded46,531 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW738 LYA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 46,531 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 46,506 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault light flushing (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside+nearside (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 43,481 miles

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

front discs rusty from lack of use

Pass 10 Jun 2011 43,093 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 43,092 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2010 40,659 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Jun 2010 40,659 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,494 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 37,490 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both reg. plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2008 33,878 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 30,307 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 26,304 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 26,304 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W738 LYA is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W738 LYA, 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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What year was W738 LYA registered?

W738 LYA is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W738 LYA safe to buy?

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