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X703 FCE

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

190,963 mi
Last recorded190,963 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX703 FCE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2017 190,963 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage return spring broken (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front chassis box section/wheel arch corroded.

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)

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

brake performance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 187,847 miles

Carbon monoxide reading at fast idle emissions fluctuates and only just met test limits

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage High pressure pipe from pump (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 187,847 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Carbon monoxide reading at fast idle emissions fluctuates and only just met test limits

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage High pressure pipe from pump (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 183,909 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 183,909 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 179,859 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wipers poor

Pass 5 Aug 2014 179,859 miles

Wipers poor

Pass 20 Jul 2013 169,525 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 169,525 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 152,345 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 18 Jul 2012 152,345 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

both front anti-roll bar drop links have play in ball joints

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Jul 2011 146,338 miles

slight play in o/s/f link rod

Pass 30 Jul 2010 136,992 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2010 136,992 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 124,667 miles

middle exhaust section blowing slightly

o/s headlamp chipped but doesnt effect beam pattern

Fail 30 Jul 2009 124,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

middle exhaust section blowing slightly

o/s headlamp chipped but doesnt effect beam pattern

Pass 25 Jul 2008 109,477 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 109,477 miles

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

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

nearside front bake pads not fitted correctly

Pass 24 Jul 2007 92,979 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 92,979 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 76,828 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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X703 FCE is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 X703 FCE, 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 X703 FCE registered?

X703 FCE is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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