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BD51 AEG

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

125,585 mi
Last recorded125,585 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 AEG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 125,585 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 125,585 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 12,399 miles

Rear sligt corrosion on rear x member

Fail 18 Mar 2021 123,999 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear both sides dragging badly

Rear sligt corrosion on rear x member

Pass 2 Sep 2020 123,757 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides legs and strut tops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear across body at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 123,751 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides legs and strut tops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear across body at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 29 Aug 2019 123,197 miles

Offside Rear brake rubbing slightly

corrosion on both rear under sills

corrosion on front inner wings under bonnet

corrosion on n/s outer sill

corrosion on rear axle

seepage from o/s drive shaft oil seal

Fail 29 Aug 2019 123,197 miles

corrosion on both rear under sills

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake rubbing slightly

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both rubbers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion on front inner wings under bonnet

corrosion on n/s outer sill

corrosion on rear axle

seepage from o/s drive shaft oil seal

Pass 30 Aug 2018 122,601 miles

Coolant leak from rear cylinder block ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls perishing

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

Rear brake hoses starting to deteriorate

corrosion on both front inner wings under bonnet

corrosion on n/s rear outer sill

corrosion on rear under body panels

seepage from o/s drive shaft oil seal

slight corrosion on both sides rear brake pipes going into cylinders

Pass 26 Aug 2017 121,870 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn near wear bands and perishing

Offside Oil leak drive shaft oil seal ()

both sides front strut top bearings getting noisey

cam belt due replacement ?

Fail 25 Aug 2017 121,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn near wear bands and perishing

Offside Oil leak drive shaft oil seal ()

both sides front strut top bearings getting noisey

cam belt due replacement ?

Pass 5 Aug 2016 116,885 miles

both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

coolant seepage from hose connector on cylinder block

corrosion on n/s outer sill

n/s rear tyre perishing and cracking

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

radiator in poor condition

Fail 5 Aug 2016 116,885 miles

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

both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

coolant seepage from hose connector on cylinder block

corrosion on n/s outer sill

n/s rear tyre perishing and cracking

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

radiator in poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2015 105,975 miles

Corrosion on front exhaust bracket

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Small cut in O/S rear tyre tread

Fail 27 Jul 2015 105,975 miles

Corrosion on front exhaust bracket

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Small cut in O/S rear tyre tread

Fail 18 Aug 2014 99,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

corrosion on front exhaust bracket

small cut in o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 18 Aug 2014 99,212 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

corrosion on front exhaust bracket

small cut in o/s rear tyre tread

Fail 23 Aug 2013 95,357 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2013 95,357 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2012 93,233 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 85,763 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 76,997 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 76,997 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 66,500 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 66,500 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 64,873 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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BD51 AEG is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BD51 AEG, 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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BD51 AEG is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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