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W78 YJW

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Yellow Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

141,019 mi
Last recorded141,019 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 YJW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 141,019 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

front to rear underbody/all mechanical components corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 136,476 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 136,472 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 130,881 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 127,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre CLOSE TO INNER WALL. ()

Pass 17 May 2018 123,981 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR LOW (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 May 2018 123,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR LOW (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 121,363 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 121,362 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired RETURN SPRING SNAPPED (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 118,103 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 118,103 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 115,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 113,782 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 113,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 111,164 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 111,164 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 106,192 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 106,192 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 100,966 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 95,725 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 95,725 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 88,931 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 88,931 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 81,224 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 71,110 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 71,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 64,372 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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W78 YJW is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Yellow with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 W78 YJW, 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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W78 YJW is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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