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AP51 FBA

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,008 mi
Last recorded112,008 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FBA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 112,008 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Dec 2016 111,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 107,505 miles

nearside door mirror broken

oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2015 107,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror broken

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 101,552 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 101,552 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 94,318 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 94,318 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 89,422 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 89,422 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 83,815 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 76,939 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 683,562 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 68,358 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 58,635 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 58,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auxillary idler noisey

Fail 5 Nov 2007 58,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auxillary idler noisey

Pass 19 Oct 2006 46,721 miles

Nearside front tyre at 1.6mm outer edge.

Fail 17 Oct 2006 46,721 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Air filter box insecure.

Nearside front tyre at 1.6mm outer edge.

Pass 10 Oct 2005 35,167 miles

damage to windscreen

front brake discs in poor condition

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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AP51 FBA is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AP51 FBA, 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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AP51 FBA is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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