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X142 UPU

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

208,823 mi
Last recorded208,823 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX142 UPU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 208,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 208,823 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 204,595 miles

gear linkage bushes worn

Pass 4 Mar 2022 201,933 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 201,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 193,297 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 193,289 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning compensator (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 189,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 189,916 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 185,289 miles

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 185,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 180,261 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 180,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened seized and lever weak (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 174,209 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 167,840 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 167,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Towbar component insecure electrical socket (6.6.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 156,809 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 156,784 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 141,042 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 129,539 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 129,509 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 119,671 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 109,522 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Mar 2011 109,522 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Mar 2010 89,083 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 82,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 82,241 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 71,928 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 60,732 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 51,736 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 51,736 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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X142 UPU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 X142 UPU, 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 X142 UPU registered?

X142 UPU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 December 2000.

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