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X953 SBJ

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,759 mi
Last recorded163,759 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX953 SBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 163,759 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 160,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

mil light does not come on when ignition is switched on

rear axle beam bushes worn

Fail 3 Aug 2018 160,327 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Beam Rear Mounting Bushes/Pads Worn

Pass 18 Aug 2017 156,186 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

osf indicator lense holed

slight bind from osr brake

slight play in both front inner drive shaft joints

slight play in osf drop link

Fail 17 Aug 2017 156,186 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

osf indicator lense holed

slight bind from osr brake

slight play in both front inner drive shaft joints

slight play in osf drop link

Pass 16 Aug 2016 156,119 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt os inner (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing close to limit

slight damage to osr chassis and ns outer sill

slight play in both front antiroll bar links

Pass 17 Jul 2015 155,863 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

Fail 17 Jul 2015 155,863 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 155,212 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing close to limit

slight play in nsf drop link

Pass 1 Jul 2013 154,054 miles

ALTERNATOR BELT FRAYED

Nail in rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Jul 2013 154,054 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

ALTERNATOR BELT FRAYED

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jul 2012 152,315 miles

os inner drive shaft boot perished

Fail 4 Jul 2012 152,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

os inner drive shaft boot perished

Pass 2 Jul 2011 148,822 miles

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 15 May 2010 139,742 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 139,742 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 133,019 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 133,015 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 73,326 miles
Pass 17 May 2007
Pass 9 Jun 2006 60,035 miles

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

spare wheel missing †

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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X953 SBJ is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X953 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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X953 SBJ is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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