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X653 LOS

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,683 mi
Last recorded130,683 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX653 LOS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 130,683 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 130,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 129,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc pitted and corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive offside of engine has an oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

knocking noticed from outer drive shaft couplings when driving vehicle into mot bay .

Fail 15 Oct 2024 129,418 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both nearside front to offside rear load valve rigid brake pipes are excessively corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65x14 outer wall cut through to cords . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre of outer sill panel is corroded ,holed and weakened. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill panel towards the rear of vehicle is excessively corroded ,holed and weakened . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps registration plate lamp inoperative and lens missing . (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached registration plate lamp hanging by wiring . (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel within 30cm of rear suspension mounting point excessively corroded ,holed and weakened . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel within 30cm of rear suspension mounting point excessively corroded ,holed and weakened . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top strut mounting plate above spring corroded and split . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill panels within 30cm of rear suspension mounting point are excessively corroded holed and weakened .. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting corroded and holed . (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65x14 torn /cracked / perished through to cords along the tread . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65x14 torn / cracked / perished through to cords along the tread . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc pitted and corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive offside of engine has an oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight seepage from power steering rack . (2.1.5 (a))

knocking noticed from outer drive shaft couplings when driving vehicle into mot bay .

Pass 13 Oct 2023 127,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 124,753 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 122,310 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 122,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear load valve rigid brake pipes (both)corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split . (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking oil from pinion oil seal and offside of rack itself. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired load sensing valve spring broken / detached. (1.1.17 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning power steering tightens / loses assistance when turning lock to lock. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 119,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 119,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear load valve pipes corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel extensively holed at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking power steering rack leaking fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65x14 cut to cord and edges worn low. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired load valve spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Window in an unacceptable condition door window broken / missing and sharp glass around edges. (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 116,937 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 116,927 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65x14 outer wall cut to canvas. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel holed within seat belt prescribed area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill panel holed and inner sill slightly deformed at joint. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel holed within seat belt prescribed area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 on 2mm and outer edge worn - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 on 2mm and inner edge worn badly - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 114,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 on 2mm at parts - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 on 2mm at parts - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 114,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20 inch blade insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 on 2mm at parts - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 on 2mm at parts - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 111,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 109,118 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes at load sensor valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 109,118 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly Cant turn full steering lock (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly roller ball bearings mising (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes at load sensor valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 105,221 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 100,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 100,372 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 94,062 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 94,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 88,496 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 88,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 83,794 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 83,794 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 79,408 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 79,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 73,644 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 73,644 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 67,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 59,460 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 59,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 53,752 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 53,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X653 LOS is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X653 LOS, 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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X653 LOS is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 December 2000.

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