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X483 ECL

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

111,126 mi
Last recorded111,126 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX483 ECL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 111,126 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake compensator valve is slightly seized

Fail 20 Jan 2025 111,124 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake compensator valve is slightly seized

Pass 18 Jan 2024 109,838 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 109,823 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 108,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 108,559 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 105,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 105,041 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 102,384 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 99,625 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,363 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 47,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 May 2017 45,594 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 45,590 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired spring (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 43,234 miles

o/s/f track rod end gaiter perished

slight oil leak from rack

Pass 5 May 2015 41,815 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 40,849 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 39,127 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,322 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 38,321 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 36,828 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 36,828 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,701 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Apr 2009 34,251 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,556 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 25,879 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 5,569 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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X483 ECL is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X483 ECL, 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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X483 ECL is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 December 2000.

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