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BD51 FXT

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,790 mi
Last recorded160,790 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 FXT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 160,790 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front exhaust slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 160,790 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

Front exhaust slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 152,772 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 142,616 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 14,266 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 133,591 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 133,591 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 125,787 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 125,787 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 120,556 miles

airbag lamp on

oil leak gearbox

oil leak sump

Fail 19 Mar 2012 120,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

airbag lamp on

oil leak gearbox

oil leak sump

Pass 8 Mar 2011 115,050 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 110,771 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 105,610 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 99,661 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 95,746 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 95,746 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 87,818 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 87,818 miles

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

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

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 FXT is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FXT, 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 BD51 FXT registered?

BD51 FXT is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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