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AJ51 BGE

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,651 mi
Last recorded137,651 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BGE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 137,651 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

slight cracking on rear tyre inner walls

Fail 31 Jan 2017 137,650 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

slight cracking on rear tyre inner walls

Pass 21 Jan 2016 133,823 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 128,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 22 Jan 2014 126,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner wings corroded

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall starting to split

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside front tyre starting to split

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 126,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner wings corroded

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall starting to split

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside front tyre starting to split

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 125,671 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Inner sills corroded

Inner wings corroded

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 125,671 miles

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

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Inner sills corroded

Inner wings corroded

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 123,706 miles

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

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

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

slight stiffness in offside front strut top bearing

Pass 20 Jan 2012 123,706 miles

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

slight stiffness in offside front strut top bearing

Pass 25 Jan 2011 122,046 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 122,034 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside front strut top bearing starting to seize

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 27 Jan 2010 119,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 119,505 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 117,764 miles

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 117,764 miles

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 116,039 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 114,314 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 113,891 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2006 94,754 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 94,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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AJ51 BGE is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 AJ51 BGE, 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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AJ51 BGE is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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