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W743 WEC

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Black Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,708 mi
Last recorded73,708 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW743 WEC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 73,708 miles

front suspension arms rear bushes started to split

o/s/r tyre damaged on sidewall + nail in tread [175/70/14t]

slight distortion on n/s/r wheel/tyre?

Fail 1 May 2013 73,447 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s + o/s/f suspension arms rear bushes started to split

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged + nail in tread [175/70/14t]

slight bind on n/s/f wheel

slight distortion on n/s/r wheel/tyre?

wipers split

Pass 9 May 2012 67,826 miles

air bag light on

both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

o/s wiper split on ends

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged but not to inner cords + 2 nails in tread [175/70/14t]

oil leak

slight bind on n/s/f wheel

slight judder on n/s/f brake

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Fail 9 May 2012 67,826 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

o/s wiper split on ends

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged but not to inner cords + 2 nails in tread [175/70/14t]

oil leak

slight bind on n/s/f wheel

slight judder on n/s/f brake

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 25 May 2011 64,618 miles

air bag light flashing

nail in o/s/r tyre close to edge of tread sidewall slightly damaged [175/70/14t]

Pass 26 May 2010 60,282 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 54,086 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 48,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front nearside brake binding slightly

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

offside rear tyre wall cut (cords not exposed)

Fail 27 May 2008 48,664 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

offside rear tyre wall cut (cords not exposed)

Pass 30 May 2007 43,399 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 43,399 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 38,860 miles

rear tyres poor

Fail 30 May 2006 38,860 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

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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W743 WEC is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Black 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 W743 WEC, 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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W743 WEC is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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