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W972 VEB

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

121,300 mi
Last recorded121,300 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW972 VEB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 121,300 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2021 90,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of middle box, middle to rear joint and around rear tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

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

unable to test rear seats and seat belts as back full

Fail 1 Oct 2021 90,135 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of middle box, middle to rear joint and around rear tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

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

unable to test rear seats and seat belts as back full

Pass 11 Sep 2020 77,783 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 77,783 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 77,095 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

damage to rear door

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 77,095 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes slightly corroded

damage to rear door

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2018 75,898 miles

both sides rear rubber exhaust mountings cracked and perished

Pass 17 Aug 2017 74,595 miles

both sides rear exhaust rubber mountings perished

Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,056 miles

Brake pads not inspected due to fitted wheel trims

Rear exhaust mount deterioated

Pass 11 Aug 2015 71,208 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2015 71,208 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Aug 2014 69,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has stone chips

Fail 28 Aug 2014 69,805 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has stone chips

Pass 29 Aug 2013 67,532 miles

Both Rear Tyres Old & Perishing!

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

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

Spare Tyre Old & Badly Perished!

Fail 28 Aug 2013 67,531 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both Rear Tyres Old & Perishing!

Centre & Rear Exhaust System Corroded!

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

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

Spare Tyre Old & Badly Perished!

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,756 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 60,094 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 60,090 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,434 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 47,821 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 41,642 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 34,544 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,309 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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W972 VEB is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W972 VEB, 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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W972 VEB is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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