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X118 DBA

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

156,524 mi
Last recorded156,524 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX118 DBA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 156,524 miles

n/s/ mirror glass cover is missing.

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight movement.

o/s/f tyre has a small chunk missing in sidewall.

seat belt plastic trim covers are missing.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 156,488 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

RPM counter inop

boot won't open from outside the vehicle

both rear tyres very worn on edges

n/s/f top suspension mount bearing worn

nearside mirror back missing but not projecting any sharp edges

radiator corroded and possible leak

unable to check rear seats, belts, and clasps

Pass 11 Apr 2012 150,974 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

airbag light on

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 5 Apr 2012 150,955 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

airbag light on

both wiper blade rubbers peeling

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 29 Mar 2011 146,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 146,447 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 146,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 140,907 miles

advise n/s/f cv boot

advise n/s/f wishbone rear bush has slight play

Fail 22 Mar 2010 140,907 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

advise n/s/f cv boot

advise n/s/f wishbone rear bush has slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2009 129,846 miles

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

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

advise front brake pads

Fail 27 Mar 2009 129,846 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front brake pads

Pass 31 Mar 2008 108,780 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 108,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 85,028 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 85,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 66,616 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 66,616 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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X118 DBA is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 X118 DBA, 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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X118 DBA is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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