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W978 VBT

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,792 mi
Last recorded144,792 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW978 VBT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 144,792 miles

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

nearside front headlamp glass chipped

nearside rear lamp cluster cracked and holed

Fail 31 Mar 2010 144,775 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front headlamp glass chipped

nearside rear lamp cluster cracked and holed

Pass 4 Apr 2009 141,224 miles

both front brake discs pitted

rearlamp cluster nearside broken on side

signs of wear on nearside rear main suspension bush joint bearing

slight oil seapage on steering rack damper

stone chip nearside front headlamp

Fail 3 Apr 2009 141,222 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs pitted

rearlamp cluster nearside broken on side

signs of wear on nearside rear main suspension bush joint bearing

slight oil seapage on steering rack damper

stone chip nearside front headlamp

Fail 31 Mar 2009 141,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Clonk from steering, possibly worn suspension top shock mounts

Front brake discs corroded

Hole in nearside rear lamp cluster

Offside rear tyre has small cuts and perished

Pin prick hole in nearside front cv gaitor

STRONG ADVISE: Both front flexible brake hoses in very poor condition, nearly split to inner webbing

offside front tyre down to approx 2mm on outer edge

windscreen scratched

Pass 7 Apr 2008 134,029 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 126,807 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 119,439 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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W978 VBT is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W978 VBT, 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 W978 VBT registered?

W978 VBT is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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