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X298 LKE

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

178,851 mi
Last recorded178,851 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX298 LKE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2018 178,851 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing against exhaust (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

front number plate cracked

n/s wing mirror missing

Pass 12 Apr 2017 174,599 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s wing mirror missing

Fail 12 Apr 2017 174,599 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s wing mirror missing

Pass 27 Feb 2016 169,953 miles

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

center exhaust clamp missing but not insecure

nearside mirror missing

Fail 26 Feb 2016 169,953 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

center exhaust clamp missing but not insecure

nearside mirror missing

Pass 25 Feb 2015 165,719 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 165,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 160,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 154,679 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 154,673 miles

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

Offside front brake slight bind

Offside headlight glass stonechip holed

Offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 15 May 2012 150,597 miles

Both side indicator repeaters bulb colour fading

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

Exhaust hitting towbar

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror tape repair

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

Offside front brake slight bind

Offside headlight glass holed .condensation starting

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tyres under inflated

offside rear inner sill corrosion starting

Battery insecure

Fail 11 May 2012 150,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Both side indicator repeaters bulb colour fading

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

Exhaust hitting towbar

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror tape repair

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake slight bind

Offside headlight glass holed .condensation starting

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tyres under inflated

offside rear inner sill corrosion starting

Battery insecure

Pass 5 May 2011 144,625 miles

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated and slight movement

Both rear indicators and offside repeater colour fading on bulbs

Front tyres are 175/70x14,,rear 165/70x14

Nearside front anti roll bar link rod ball joint play and knocking

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 138,945 miles

Battery insecure

Front number plate cracked

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside headlamp glass holed

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 133,987 miles

Front tyres - 175/70R14 Rear tyres - 165/70R14

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2009 133,987 miles

Front tyres - 175/70R14 Rear tyres - 165/70R14

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2008 129,539 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 129,531 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 113,138 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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X298 LKE is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X298 LKE, 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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X298 LKE is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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