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X486 FBL

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

238,580 mi
Last recorded238,580 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX486 FBL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 238,580 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 238,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres slightly worn

drivers seat has a loose bolt in the seat base. but seat still secure

exhaust rear section corroded

serious engine oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 223,941 miles

airbag warning light on

battery insecure

Fail 18 Oct 2012 223,908 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

airbag warning light on

battery insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2011

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Oct 2011

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 162,321 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 158,101 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 158,100 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Oct 2007 137,809 miles

Front numberplate dirty

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 137,809 miles

Front numberplate dirty

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2006 121,308 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 120,859 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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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X486 FBL is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X486 FBL, 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 X486 FBL registered?

X486 FBL is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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