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X181 MEC

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

227,733 mi
Last recorded227,733 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX181 MEC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 227,733 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 227,714 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2021 222,070 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front engine oil leak

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 213,025 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 200,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear cracks

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 195,581 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 194,903 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 192,213 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 190,234 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 186,948 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 183,588 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 165,891 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 150,248 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 134,492 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 112,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 95,179 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 75,317 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 67,826 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

speedometer not illuminated

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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X181 MEC is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 X181 MEC, 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 X181 MEC registered?

X181 MEC is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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