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X893 RCX

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

189,803 mi
Last recorded189,803 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX893 RCX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2012 189,803 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in upper steering column bush

Pass 7 Mar 2012 189,803 miles

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

slight play in upper steering column bush

Pass 11 Dec 2010 179,531 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

play in top bearing off steering column

wipers torn - ADVISE THEY ARE REPLACED

Fail 7 Dec 2010 179,530 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 169,055 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside repeator fadded

servere oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2009 169,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside repeator fadded

servere oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2008 168,133 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 168,125 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 161,224 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 146,995 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 146,995 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 131,303 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 131,303 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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X893 RCX is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X893 RCX, 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 X893 RCX registered?

X893 RCX is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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