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W985 OEN

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

168,688 mi
Last recorded168,688 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 OEN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 168,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery insecure

both front tyres worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

underbody,inner wings and suspension corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2013 168,612 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery insecure

both front tyres worn on outer edges

corrosion to underbody and suspension

inner front wings corroded

nearside rear plate light dull

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

slight movement in radus arms on rear both sides

Pass 18 Feb 2012 154,366 miles

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

(1.1C.1e)The nearside rear number plate lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.4A.2e)The nearside front indicator repeater illumination is deteriorating

(1.4A.2f)The nearside front indicator colour is deteriorating

(1.4A.2f)The offside front indicator colour is deteriorating

(1.6.1)The horn button has been renewed and the new position of the button is at the side of the headlamp levelling switch on the right hand side of the steering column,

(2.2B.1f)The nearside front steering rack to track rod ball joint/bearing is slightly worn

(2.2B.1f)The offside front steering rack to track rod ball joint/bearing is slightly worn

(2.4G.2)The nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover is slightly damaged,but not likely to allow the ingress of dirt etc at the time of examination.

(2c)There is presence of oil indicating a slight leak present

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(3.5.1i)the offside front brake disc faces are worn

(5.4.3a)The nearside front seat belt load limiter is missing

(5.4.3a)The offside front seat belt load limiter is missing

(6.3.1d)The rear number plate is slightly dirty in appearance

(8.2.2)The nearside windscreen wiper blade is leaving streaks of fluid behind in service

(8.2.2)The offside windscreen wiper blade is leaving streaks of fluid behind in service

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT SCHEME

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLIMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEMS (SRS)

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The following item(s) having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a deteriorated/worn condition,

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

ideally a label would be advantageous to inform the driver of it's function.

if continued use on the public roads are to be considered,the vehicle presenter should have the necessary repairs carried out.

Fail 13 Feb 2012 154,363 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

(1.1C.1e)The nearside rear number plate lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.4A.2e)The nearside front indicator repeater illumination is deteriorating

(1.4A.2f)The nearside front indicator colour is deteriorating

(1.4A.2f)The offside front indicator colour is deteriorating

(1.8A.2)The offside front dipped beam image break point is affected.

(2.2B.1f)The nearside front steering rack to track rod ball joint/bearing is slightly worn

(2.2B.1f)The offside front steering rack to track rod ball joint/bearing is slightly worn

(2.4G.2)The nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover is slightly damaged,but not likely to allow the ingress of dirt etc at the time of examination.

(2c)There is presence of oil indicating a slight leak present

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(3.5.1i)the offside front brake disc faces are worn

(5.4.3a)The nearside front seat belt load limiter is missing

(5.4.3a)The offside front seat belt load limiter is missing

(6.3.1d)The rear number plate is slightly dirty in appearance

(8.2.2)The nearside windscreen wiper blade is leaving streaks of fluid behind in service

(8.2.2)The offside windscreen wiper blade is leaving streaks of fluid behind in service

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT SCHEME

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLIMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEMS (SRS)

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The following item(s) having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a deteriorated/worn condition,

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

if continued use on the public roads are to be considered,the vehicle presenter should have the necessary repairs carried out.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 134,442 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 134,438 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 121,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 121,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 113,024 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 113,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 89,408 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 89,404 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 82,575 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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W985 OEN is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W985 OEN, 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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W985 OEN is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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