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X449 FJM

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,649 mi
Last recorded153,649 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX449 FJM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 153,649 miles

Offside All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 153,649 miles

Offside All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 148,920 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 143,799 miles

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

nearside front brake disc scored

spare wheel missing

stonechip in offside headlamp

Fail 28 Jul 2012 143,798 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front brake disc scored

spare wheel missing

stonechip in offside headlamp

Pass 28 Jul 2011 139,017 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2011 139,013 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2010 135,584 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 135,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 124,580 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 106,735 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 93,313 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 93,313 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 82,198 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 82,198 miles

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

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

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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X449 FJM is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X449 FJM, 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 X449 FJM registered?

X449 FJM is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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