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X287 RUA

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

145,975 mi
Last recorded145,975 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX287 RUA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 145,975 miles

both front brake discs worn unable to see pads

both rear tyres deteriorated in sidewalls and n/s worn on edges

centre exhaust joint blowing strong advise

front and rear no/plates badly faded strong advise

load sensing valve stiff

n/s front wishbone rear bush worn

o/s door mirror cover missing

o/s front shocker appears to have misted all its oil poor damping strong advise

o/s side repeater lens missing

Fail 2 Aug 2016 145,975 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brake discs worn unable to see pads

both rear tyres deteriorated in sidewalls and n/s worn on edges

centre exhaust joint blowing strong advise

front and rear no/plates badly faded strong advise

load sensing valve stiff

n/s front wishbone rear bush worn

o/s door mirror cover missing

o/s front shocker appears to have misted all its oil poor damping strong advise

o/s side repeater lens missing

Fail 16 Jul 2015 130,785 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

battery slightly insecure

both rear shocker bushes worn

both rear tyres close to arches

front and rear exhaust joints blowing and rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and blowing strong advise

front and rear no/plates faded

n/s windscreen washer poor

Pass 16 Jul 2015 130,785 miles

front and rear no/plates faded

n/s windscreen washer poor

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery slightly insecure

both rear shocker bushes worn

both rear tyres close to arches

front and rear exhaust joints blowing and rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and blowing strong advise

Pass 23 Jul 2014 112,614 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

marks in windscreen

rear exhaust slightly insecure and rubber split

slight play in n/s front drop link

Pass 22 May 2012 108,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 108,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 97,796 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 97,795 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 90,010 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 90,010 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 82,733 miles

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

n/s inner c.v boot split

Fail 2 Jun 2008 73,233 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 73,233 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 62,242 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 62,242 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 50,494 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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X287 RUA is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Red 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 X287 RUA, 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 X287 RUA registered?

X287 RUA is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 December 2000.

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