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W947 VUM

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

187,669 mi
Last recorded187,669 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW947 VUM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 187,669 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Lower slight play in engine mount

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 182,616 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 177,229 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 172,715 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 172,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 168,361 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 168,360 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 165,213 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 165,212 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 162,189 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 155,834 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 155,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 147,588 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 147,588 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 140,198 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 140,192 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 130,693 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 130,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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W947 VUM is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W947 VUM, 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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W947 VUM is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 August 2000.

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