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X279 VKS

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,280 mi
Last recorded133,280 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 VKS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 133,280 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 125,672 miles

High level stop light has 1 element not working

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 125,672 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front brake pads seem worn thin, advise wheels off inspection to confirm

High level stop light has 1 element not working

Oil leak ()

Screen wash jets were partially blocked

Pass 13 Jun 2016 121,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2016 121,049 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 116,640 miles

Bottom hose retaining clips broken resulting in hose rubbing on drive-shaft

Pass 19 Jun 2014 109,566 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 109,566 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Raised emission readings, possibly caused by exhaust leak at rear silencer

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 103,206 miles

Engine oil leak

N/S/F seat belt webbing slightly damaged

Rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2013 103,206 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Engine oil leak

N/S/F seat belt webbing slightly damaged

Rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2012 94,325 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 88,146 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 88,146 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 81,202 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 81,165 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 70,100 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 70,100 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 58,042 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

cat joint flange in poor condtion replacement advised

Pass 2 Jul 2007 58,042 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cat joint flange in poor condtion replacement advised

Pass 23 Jun 2006 47,483 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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X279 VKS is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X279 VKS, 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 X279 VKS registered?

X279 VKS is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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