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X978 WYA

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,437 mi
Last recorded88,437 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX978 WYA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2019 88,437 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure clamps corroded and missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f seat belt latch broken

rear seats folded down,rear seat belts not checked

Pass 7 Sep 2018 80,359 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 7 Sep 2018 80,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,322 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 75,286 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 75,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 72,644 miles

Nearside Front tyre BADLY perished

Rear tyres worn on outer edges

handbrake travel near extent

slight exhaust blow centre exhaust

temporary repair to wing mirrors

Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,549 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2015 69,549 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,400 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 64,837 miles

Both front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2011 63,282 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 63,252 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,490 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 55,927 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 52,384 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 52,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 46,930 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 46,930 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,456 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 40,321 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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X978 WYA is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X978 WYA, 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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X978 WYA is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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