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X943 SBJ

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,629 mi
Last recorded138,629 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX943 SBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 138,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed interior handle assemblie worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabilizer bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

both nrack ends corroded

exhaust tailbox badly deteriated

towbar corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2024 138,604 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted compensator sring broken (1.1.17 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative compensator (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed interior handle assemblie worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabilizer bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

both nrack ends corroded

exhaust tailbox badly deteriated

towbar corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 136,585 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front door handle worn

steering rack ends corroded

tailbox deteriated/centre mounting missing

tow bar corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2023 136,585 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front door handle worn

steering rack ends corroded

tailbox deteriated/centre mounting missing

tow bar corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 129,975 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower engine dog leg (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

bonnet cable damaged

both rack ends corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2022 129,971 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rack ends corroded

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower engine dog leg (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

bonnet cable damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2021 125,541 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 125,312 miles

All suspension rusty, Rear axle, Subframe etc. But not excessive

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking but not excessive

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre cracking but not excessive

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 124,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre Perished

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle/rear end rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2018 123,820 miles

Front heavy corrosion to suspension components

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear heavy corrosion to suspension components

engine covers fitted to the vehicle

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2018 123,820 miles

Front heavy corrosion to suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear heavy corrosion to suspension components

engine covers fitted to the vehicle

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2017 122,982 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 122,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 122,180 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 122,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 121,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust clamp in poor condition but exhaust still secure at present

Fail 13 Feb 2015 121,919 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust clamp in poor condition but exhaust still secure at present

Pass 20 Feb 2014 120,827 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 120,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 120,072 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 120,047 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Tow bar electric socket insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2012 119,044 miles

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

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

advise rear towbar electrical socket insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2012 118,997 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise rear towbar electrical socket insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2011 117,980 miles

Nearside Front 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 Mar 2010 112,340 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 105,540 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 103,760 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 98,256 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 88,914 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 88,914 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 83,543 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 83,543 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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X943 SBJ is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X943 SBJ, 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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X943 SBJ is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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