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AR51 HGO

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

213,297 mi
Last recorded213,297 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 HGO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 213,297 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 213,278 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp operation of brake light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 211,759 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 211,759 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 210,766 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 210,766 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 208,846 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced towing eye suppport (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 207,245 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 207,239 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play lower column UJ (2.2.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Towing Eye support bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathered and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 200,613 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 200,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 194,356 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 194,356 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 185,868 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 185,868 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 168,618 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 157,471 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 142,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine has oil leaks.

off side front anti roll bar link has slight play.

off side front brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 142,163 miles

engine has oil leaks.

off side front anti roll bar link has slight play.

off side front brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 128,232 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2012 128,232 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 106,910 miles

engine has oil leaks

Fail 16 Dec 2011 106,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine has oil leaks

front brake discs corroded

near side front tyre worn on outer edges-close to legal tread limit

off side front tyre worn on outer edges (raised tread area)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 86,595 miles

Front discs corroded

Rear exhaust rubber off

Slight play in nearside front track rod end

Fail 15 Dec 2010 86,595 miles

Front discs corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber off

Slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 20 Nov 2009 73,168 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 62,708 miles

chip in screen 'zone B'

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split away

rear tyres wearing on edges

spare tyre in poor condition

Fail 8 Dec 2008 62,708 miles

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

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

chip in screen 'zone B'

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split away

rear tyres wearing on edges

spare tyre in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2007 51,970 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 6 Dec 2007 51,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2006 44,753 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 44,688 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 20 Dec 2005 36,777 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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AR51 HGO is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 HGO, 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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AR51 HGO is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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