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W98 MAB

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,440 mi
Last recorded95,440 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 MAB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 95,440 miles

Oil leak ()

spare tyre flat

Fail 2 Aug 2017 95,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

spare tyre flat

Pass 18 Aug 2016 89,364 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 89,067 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Oil leak engine ()

rear seats down at time of mot test

Pass 3 Aug 2015 82,554 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 75,571 miles

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

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

centre to rear box exhaust clamp starting to break

offside steering rack gaitor twisted

Fail 14 Aug 2014 75,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre to rear box exhaust clamp starting to break

offside steering rack gaitor twisted

Pass 14 Aug 2013 70,505 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

Rear wiper siezed.

Fail 14 Aug 2013 70,505 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak.

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

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

Rear wiper siezed.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 65,960 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 16 Aug 2012 65,960 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2011 63,842 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 55,232 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Aug 2010 55,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 49,211 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 49,211 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,544 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,791 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 30,820 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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W98 MAB is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W98 MAB, 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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W98 MAB is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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