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X897 HBO

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,319 mi
Last recorded128,319 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX897 HBO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 128,319 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 115,645 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 115,645 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 102,788 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded and broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Jan 2014 102,752 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Exhaust tail pipe corroded and broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Unable to fully check nearside front wheel bearing due to brakes binding

Pass 30 Jan 2013 95,736 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges close to limit aprx 2.5mm

Fail 26 Jan 2012 92,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

engine oil level low = gearbox oil leak = n/s/f suspension coil spring corroded/peeling = slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 26 Jan 2012 92,576 miles

engine oil level low = gearbox oil leak = n/s/f suspension coil spring corroded/peeling = slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 27 Jan 2011 88,200 miles

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

left-front antiroll bar link,rubber boots split

Pass 26 Jan 2010 84,798 miles

Brake fluid cap missing

Damage to nearside door mirror

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 80,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2008 71,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 67,570 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 61,766 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 61,766 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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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X897 HBO is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X897 HBO, 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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X897 HBO is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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