MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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
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
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
ENGINE OIL LEAK
N/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE
O/S/F TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE
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)
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
ALTERNATOR BELT FRAYED
Nail in rear tyre
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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
os inner drive shaft boot perished
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
both rear brake hoses slightly perished
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
spare wheel missing †
How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?
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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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