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X996 EAP

2000 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,895 mi
Last recorded145,895 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX996 EAP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 145,895 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perished

front shock absorber getting weak

Fail 21 Sep 2016 145,763 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perished

front shock absorber getting weak

Pass 30 Sep 2015 137,089 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 136,945 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 133,362 miles

Both front brakes slightly grabbing

Front inner pads appear close to limit poor viewing

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

slight unevan rear footbrake application

Pass 24 Sep 2013 128,864 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 128,864 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 123,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear indicators faded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 119,779 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bottom of nearside front shock,lower arm and drive shaft gaiter damp

Fail 25 Sep 2010 115,346 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 115,346 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 110,830 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 102,563 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 102,561 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Oct 2007 91,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

air bag warning light lit on

handbrake overall efforts poor and just legal

slight free travel in handbrake lever

Pass 13 Oct 2006 79,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

air bag warning light lit up

front brakes slight imbalance

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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X996 EAP is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X996 EAP, 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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X996 EAP is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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