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AJ51 OET

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,022 mi
Last recorded140,022 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OET
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 140,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 138,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 133,576 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 115,180 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 115,180 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring snapped (1.1.17 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 96,238 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges & worn close to wear markers

Fail 11 Mar 2019 96,238 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges & worn close to wear markers

Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,270 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 77,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link has slight play

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2016 56,138 miles

Oil leak engine oil leak. ()

Rear axle bushes perished.

Fail 23 Nov 2016 56,138 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine oil leak. ()

Rear axle bushes perished.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 54,927 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 53,201 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 53,201 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 51,488 miles

tears in tread area's of both rear tyres

Fail 13 Nov 2013 51,486 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

tears in tread area's of both rear tyres

Fail 16 Nov 2012 49,226 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 49,226 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 46,449 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

surface cracking in tread area's of both front tyres

Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,253 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 44,253 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Nov 2009 40,961 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 40,961 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,755 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 32,355 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre within requirements

slight surface cracking in tread area's of nearside rear and offside rear tyres

Pass 16 Nov 2006 26,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 21,594 miles

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 OET is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 97,212 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AJ51 OET, 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 OET is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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