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W897 MCN

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

209,396 mi
Last recorded209,396 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW897 MCN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 209,396 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 209,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 204,420 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Feb 2011 197,837 miles

all 4 tyres wearing

Fail 20 Feb 2011 197,837 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all 4 tyres wearing

Pass 14 Feb 2010 191,778 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2010 191,778 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 182,184 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 168,685 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 156,505 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 143,427 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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W897 MCN is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W897 MCN, 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 W897 MCN registered?

W897 MCN is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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