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W986 VEB

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

156,116 mi
Last recorded156,116 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW986 VEB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 156,116 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

tyres on rear are a different size to the front

Fail 14 Apr 2026 156,067 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

tyres on rear are a different size to the front

Pass 8 Apr 2025 154,592 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

tyres on front are a different size to the rear

Fail 7 Apr 2025 154,549 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength fool at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

tyres on front are a different size to the rear

Pass 11 Apr 2024 153,138 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 150,759 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a slight cut + wearing on outer edge

tyres on front are a different size to the rear

Pass 14 Apr 2022 148,296 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 148,273 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 146,423 miles

front tyres different size to the rear (front 175/70r14 rear 185/70r14)

Fail 13 Apr 2021 146,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

front tyres different size to the rear (front 175/70r14 rear 185/70r14)

Pass 15 Apr 2020 144,672 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Apr 2020 144,651 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2019 142,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 142,869 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 140,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion all three (2.4.E.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 139,258 miles

Front windscreen washers intermittent when operated

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hub flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2016 135,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2015 131,736 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 131,727 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2014 127,625 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 123,773 miles

Both side front bottom suspension arms-Rearmost bushes deteriorating.

Exhaust not fully secure

Slight bind on o/s rear brake-advise early attention.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 119,011 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 117,464 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 May 2011 117,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 114,858 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 110,465 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 106,951 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 106,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 101,750 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 94,726 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 94,726 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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W986 VEB is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 W986 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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W986 VEB is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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