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AD51 FSF

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,644 mi
Last recorded160,644 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 FSF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 160,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 154,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe is slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe is slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 147,086 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective Tyre is cracking and splitting. ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe has slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 147,086 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective Tyre is cracking and splitting. ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe has slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 139,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 139,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 131,941 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 131,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 124,036 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 19 Nov 2020 124,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Nov 2019 116,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 108,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 108,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 99,915 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 99,915 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 91,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt only just met minimum MOT standard (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced only just met minimum MOT standard (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced only just met minimum MOT standard (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 85,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 85,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 84,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust in poor condition but not to excess at present

Pass 31 Oct 2013 79,514 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 78,248 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 77,498 miles

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

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

offside front brake disc poor

Fail 31 Oct 2011 77,471 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offside front brake disc poor

Pass 3 Nov 2010 76,232 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 73,213 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 70,661 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Nov 2007 66,806 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 64,270 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/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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AD51 FSF is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 97,212 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 AD51 FSF, 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 25 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD51 FSF is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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