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X579 BJB

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,081 mi
Last recorded166,081 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX579 BJB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 166,081 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 166,052 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired spring broken/corroded off (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Front Both cv boot gaiters secured with cable ties

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when brake pressed n.s.r. side light goes off (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear light lens cracked/broken and has water ingress

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 163,234 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 161,458 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 158,156 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 154,955 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 152,387 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 152,387 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 149,008 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010
Fail 12 Jun 2010

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 May 2009 57,295 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 55,777 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 53,563 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 49,320 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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X579 BJB is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X579 BJB, 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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X579 BJB is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 November 2000.

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