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AP51 YHU

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,286 mi
Last recorded137,286 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 137,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired spring rusty (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 127,838 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 119,881 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 20 Aug 2022 110,468 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 100,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 90,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 79,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 67,527 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear lower Shock absorber bushes have started to become cracked/perished.

Pass 19 Jul 2017 55,945 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 54,813 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Aug 2015 53,513 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 51,851 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,663 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,911 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 45,812 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,862 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 43,861 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 42,026 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 39,864 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2007

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 33,825 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 33,825 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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AP51 YHU is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YHU, 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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What year was AP51 YHU registered?

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

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