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AP51 PWL

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

172,402 mi
Last recorded172,402 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 PWL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 172,402 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 172,402 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 169,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear sidelight dim

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

oil level low

Fail 28 Sep 2015 169,385 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear sidelight dim

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

oil level low

Pass 15 Sep 2014 163,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre have small cracks in tread but not showing cords

Pass 11 Sep 2013 153,941 miles

Both rear tyres have small cracks in tread and side walls due to age

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 147,061 miles

Both rear tyres perrishing

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear engine mount bush perrishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 147,061 miles

Both rear tyres perrishing

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear engine mount bush perrishing

Pass 11 Jul 2011 140,860 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 128,867 miles

both front tyres worn low on tread.

front washers poor.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 116,626 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 116,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 98,192 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 98,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 79,325 miles

all tyres perished and cracked

centre exhaust box slight play

damage to nsr light lens

nsf shock slight leak

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osf shock slight leak

osf tyre worn on outer edge

rear indicators fading

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2006 59,699 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all indicators faded †o/s/f tyre outer wall slightly mishaped

cracks and chips in windscreen

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 PWL is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AP51 PWL, 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 PWL is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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