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X743 MCW

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

375,570 mi
Last recorded375,570 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX743 MCW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 375,570 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner shoulder

Nearside wing mirror taped in place, still secure at time of inspection

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 375,570 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner shoulder

Nearside wing mirror taped in place, still secure at time of inspection

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 87,910 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 37,687 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 37,687 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 356,926 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 356,926 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 347,183 miles

Crack in nearside front headlamp lense, not affecting light output or headlamp aim.

Cracks in 2 rear tyres, outer sidewalls slightly perished

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre has bad uneven wear on inner shoulder

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Slight movement in nearside front indicator lense, still secure.

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing, no play and feels ok when rotated

Fail 11 Sep 2010 347,182 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Crack in nearside front headlamp lense, not affecting light output or headlamp aim.

Cracks in 2 rear tyres, outer sidewalls slightly perished

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre has bad uneven wear on inner shoulder

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Slight movement in nearside front indicator lense, still secure.

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing, no play and feels ok when rotated

Pass 10 Sep 2009 333,770 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 333,770 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 321,121 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2008 321,121 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 305,111 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 305,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight pas leak

Pass 29 Aug 2006 266,905 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 266,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

clicking noises from n/s & o/s/f wheel areas..

n/s number plate lamp dim..

n/s/r brake drum back plate damp, advise brake inspection...

Pass 12 Sep 2005 210,005 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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X743 MCW is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X743 MCW, 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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X743 MCW is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 October 2000.

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