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X358 ELA

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

162,285 mi
Last recorded162,285 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX358 ELA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2013 162,285 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/f window inop

serv light on

stone chip on windscreen

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 31 Jul 2012 153,097 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

exhaust cat noisey

n s head lamp strip missing

pin hole in n s head light lens

slight oil leak

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 27 Jul 2012 152,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing low

exhaust cat noisey

n s head lamp strip missing

pin hole in n s head light lens

slight oil leak

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 4 Aug 2011 141,215 miles

both rear tyres cracking.

damage to n/s/f and front of car.

o/s repeator lense missing.

punture in o/s/r tyre.

screen marked.

Fail 3 Aug 2011 141,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracking.

damage to n/s/f and front of car.

o/s repeator lense missing.

punture in o/s/r tyre.

screen marked.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 125,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs slightly worn

Fail 4 Aug 2010 124,957 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jul 2009 123,659 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 123,659 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 121,176 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 113,091 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 46,661 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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X358 ELA is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X358 ELA, 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 X358 ELA registered?

X358 ELA is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X358 ELA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X358 ELA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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