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X261 EAJ

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,019 mi
Last recorded100,019 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX261 EAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2015 100,019 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs pitting

n/s mirror damaged

no spare wheel

o/s/r tyre wear edges

slight leak exhaust

Pass 7 Feb 2014 95,022 miles

front discs pitting

n/s/r behind bumper corrosion

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2014 95,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs pitting

n/s/f strut top mount stiff

n/s/r behind bumper corrosion

o/s mirror damaged

o/s/f link rod slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2013 86,605 miles

7 pin socket slight deterioration

front discs slight pitting

rear reg plate bit loose

Pass 6 Feb 2012 80,121 miles

n/s/ mirror damaged

n/s/r foot brake bit low on output

noise on handbrake in cab?

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight play n/s/ wheel?

Pass 31 Jan 2011 72,099 miles

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

front discs pitting

n/s/r rubber flexy brake pipe rubs on floor

no spare wheel on underside?

Fail 31 Jan 2011 72,099 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front discs pitting

n/s/r rubber flexy brake pipe rubs on floor

no spare wheel on underside?

Fail 2 Feb 2010 68,281 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 68,281 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 63,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 63,421 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 55,123 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 48,207 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 41,305 miles

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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X261 EAJ is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X261 EAJ, 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 X261 EAJ registered?

X261 EAJ is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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