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AR51 CWA

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

103,430 mi
Last recorded103,430 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 CWA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 103,430 miles

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

front exhaust bracket corroded/split

Fail 26 Nov 2015 103,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour water in lens (1.4.A.2f)

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

front exhaust bracket corroded/split

Pass 26 Nov 2014 95,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 95,935 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 90,661 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 90,661 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 87,134 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 87,134 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 81,472 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 81,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leaking from front of engine

Fail 29 Nov 2010 76,443 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 76,443 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 67,894 miles

n/s door mirror glass broken

o/s door mirror loose

Fail 26 Nov 2009 67,894 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s door mirror glass broken

o/s door mirror loose

Pass 25 Nov 2008 58,371 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 58,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 49,158 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 17 Nov 2006 41,845 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 41,845 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 35,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AR51 CWA is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AR51 CWA, 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 AR51 CWA registered?

AR51 CWA is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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