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X543 CGU

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX543 CGU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 May 2021

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2021

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 600,000 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 May 2020 600,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 600,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 600,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 600,000 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 600,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe. (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 600,000 miles

Offside Front top suspension mount binding.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Fail 5 Apr 2017 600,000 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost. broken. (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not operating. (8.2.3)

Offside Front top suspension mount binding.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 600,000 miles

brake failure during test. brakes not tested.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 600,000 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated burst on pressure test. (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake failure during test. brakes not tested.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 600,000 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 115,100 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 115,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 109,622 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 109,622 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 102,504 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 102,504 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 96,955 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 96,955 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 92,016 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 91,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 85,127 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 78,362 miles

1 number plate light lens cover missing

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

Oil leak

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

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

n/s rear tyre wall perishing

o/s mirror casing damaged

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

rear brakes squeaky

Pass 15 Mar 2007 70,536 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 70,536 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre underinflated

rear wiper inoperative

vehicle oily underneath

Pass 8 Mar 2006 61,586 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 61,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine area oily underneath

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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X543 CGU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 X543 CGU, 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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X543 CGU is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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