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X553 BAK

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,901 mi
Last recorded139,901 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 BAK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 139,901 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 127,339 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 117,993 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 112,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 105,691 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 101,628 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 101,628 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 94,811 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber is worn.

Minor Play in Column Top.

N/S Track Rod End has minor play.

O/S Link Rod has minor play.

Rear Shocker Bushes are perishing.

Rear Tyres approaching low.

Wiper self park, inoperative.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 94,811 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake Pedal Rubber is worn.

Minor Play in Column Top.

N/S Track Rod End has minor play.

O/S Link Rod has minor play.

Rear Shocker Bushes are perishing.

Rear Tyres approaching low.

Wiper self park, inoperative.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 91,798 miles

both rear tyre treads approaching legal limit

brake pedal rubber worn

slight corrosion on brake pipes towards rear

slight play in steering column top

wipers only work on speed 2, self park inoperative

Fail 6 Feb 2012 91,798 miles

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

slight play in steering column top

both front tyre treads approaching legal limit, esp o/s

slight corrosion on brake pipes towards rear

wipers only work on speed 2, self park inoperative

Pass 11 Jan 2011 81,589 miles

o/s driveshaft inner c/v joint appears internally damaged

rev counter inop

windscreen damp inside, suspect heater matrix weaping coolant

wiper motor only working on speed two

Fail 11 Jan 2011 81,589 miles

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

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

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

o/s driveshaft inner c/v joint appears internally damaged

rev counter inop

windscreen damp inside, suspect heater matrix weaping coolant

wiper motor only working on speed two

Pass 29 Jan 2010 75,980 miles

slight play in steering column top

Fail 28 Jan 2010 75,980 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake pads low

front brakes slightly out of balance

slight play in steering column top

Fail 29 Jan 2009 58,061 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

light corrosion started on various brake pipes

n/s/f shocker slightly damp

o/s/f anti roll bar link rod joints worn

slight play in steering column top

wipers only working on fast speed , self park inoperative also

Pass 29 Jan 2009 58,061 miles

light corrosion started on various brake pipes

n/s/f shocker slightly damp

o/s/f anti roll bar link rod joints worn

slight play in steering column top

wipers only working on fast speed , self park inoperative also

Pass 18 Jan 2008 51,402 miles

both front shockers slightly damp

Fail 17 Jan 2008 51,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front shockers slightly damp

front brake discs worn and corroding

front brake pads getting low

Fail 13 Jan 2007 44,976 miles

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

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

slight play , o/s/f anti roll bar link rod top joint

slight play in n/s lower balljoint

Pass 13 Jan 2007 44,976 miles

slight play , o/s/f anti roll bar link rod top joint

slight play in n/s lower balljoint

Pass 16 Jan 2006 39,613 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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X553 BAK is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X553 BAK, 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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X553 BAK is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 December 2000.

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