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W742 SLA

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,944 mi
Last recorded170,944 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 SLA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 170,944 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 166,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips all over (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 162,527 miles

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FITTED FRONT TO REAR

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 159,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 155,228 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 153,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON THE INNER EDGE 165/70R14C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside HEAD LAMP AIM IS VERY FAINT

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

SMALL CHIPS TO THE WINDSCREEN

Pass 1 Jun 2017 150,177 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S FRONT TYRE IS BALD ON THE OUTER EDGE

O/S REAR TYRE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

SMALL CHIPS IN THE WINDSCREEN

Fail 1 Jun 2017 150,177 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S FRONT TYRE IS BALD ON THE OUTER EDGE

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

O/S REAR TYRE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SMALL CHIPS IN THE WINDSCREEN

Pass 6 Jun 2016 143,462 miles

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 143,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 136,295 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 136,295 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 128,581 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 120,614 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 120,613 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 112,104 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Mar 2011 105,661 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 97,251 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 91,260 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 90,891 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 89,035 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 85,942 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing along outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre is only one on van that is not a commercial tyre.

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

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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W742 SLA is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W742 SLA, 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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W742 SLA is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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