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AR51 NRV

2002 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,732 mi
Last recorded120,732 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 NRV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 120,732 miles

rear seats not in use /seat belts not checked

Fail 13 Mar 2020 120,731 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear seats not in use /seat belts not checked

Pass 20 Mar 2019 112,582 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 112,582 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 111,295 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 111,295 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 109,716 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 108,143 miles

All tyres have age cracking to both side walls.

Both front discs very rusty to inner faces.

Both front road springs very rusty

Rear silencer corroaded and weak at joint.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 104,571 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 104,566 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 100,947 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 95,965 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 92,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

exhaust holed and leaking gas.

near side front service brake shows run-out/judder.

off and near side front brake discs show wear.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 5 Mar 2011 85,441 miles

brake load sensing valve linage shows only slight movement when tested.

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

front service brakes show imbalance.

various light sources at the high level stop lamp are inoperative.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 78,250 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 72,086 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 63,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 52,349 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 52,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 43,266 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 NRV is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 90,705 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 AR51 NRV, 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 24 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AR51 NRV is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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