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X251 MBE

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

65,929 mi
Last recorded65,929 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX251 MBE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,929 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 64,977 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,977 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,535 miles

Brake valve linkage repaired with a cable tie

Nearside rear tyre cracking on edge of tread

Offside front top strut bearing worn and tight

Fail 20 Feb 2013 60,517 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre cracking on edge of tread

Offside front top strut bearing worn and tight

Pass 20 Feb 2012 52,761 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 47,391 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 47,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front strut upper support bearing stiff and causing spring to go twang

Pass 19 Feb 2010 42,460 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 42,440 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 38,543 miles

Unable to fully check rear seat belts, child seats fitted.

Fail 9 Feb 2009 38,420 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

Unable to fully check rear seat belts, child seats fitted.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,289 miles

Unable to fully inspect rear outer seat belts, child seats fitted.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 29,737 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 29,727 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,204 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X251 MBE is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X251 MBE, 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 X251 MBE registered?

X251 MBE is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 October 2000.

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The MOT history for X251 MBE shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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