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X223 BAU

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,791 mi
Last recorded170,791 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX223 BAU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 170,791 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 170,789 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 169,822 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2022 169,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 168,585 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2020 168,581 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear stabalizer (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2018 159,033 miles

Both nearside tyres below limit on edge

Front brake pads getting low

Oil leak

Slight front brake imbalance

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 1 Dec 2017 159,032 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashing when indicater selected (1.1.A.3f)

Both nearside tyres below limit on edge

Front brake pads look low

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2016 154,292 miles

Both nearside tyres close to limit

Pass 12 Dec 2015 151,663 miles

Offside front and nearside rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 18 Nov 2014 150,890 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)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 150,838 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 149,217 miles

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

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 22 Oct 2012 148,388 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges/front brake imbalance

Pass 29 Oct 2011 143,070 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 143,070 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 132,368 miles

play in offside front anti roll bar link/front exhaust pipe leaking

Pass 29 Oct 2009 118,340 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads look low/offside mirror back missing/nearside rear light lenses damaged/alternater belt damaged and tensioner weak/

nearside rear tyre below on edge/exhaust downpipe corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2009 118,340 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads look low/offside mirror back missing/nearside rear light lenses damaged/alternater belt damaged and tensioner weak/

nearside rear tyre below on edge/exhaust downpipe corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2008 106,968 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 106,799 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 95,779 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 85,499 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 85,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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X223 BAU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 X223 BAU, 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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X223 BAU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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