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W785 MBR

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

175,211 mi
Last recorded175,211 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW785 MBR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2020 175,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear numberplate de laminated

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 169,230 miles

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top strut mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 169,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top strut mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 168,268 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 168,262 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear hose to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 167,323 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 164,283 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 164,283 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 157,828 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 157,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

long travel on handbrake

Pass 28 Apr 2014 152,612 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 152,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2013 147,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 142,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 136,859 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 130,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 130,995 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 129,174 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 129,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 111,473 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 111,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 103,557 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 103,557 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 97,520 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 97,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W785 MBR is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 W785 MBR, 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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W785 MBR is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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