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BD51 GCU

2002 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,362 mi
Last recorded126,362 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 GCU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 126,362 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 126,362 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2011 106,462 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 27 May 2011 106,462 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nsf brake disc worn

Pass 24 May 2010 87,130 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 87,130 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 81,327 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 81,327 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 72,841 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 72,841 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 63,703 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 63,703 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 50,942 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 50,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 GCU is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 GCU, 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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What year was BD51 GCU registered?

BD51 GCU is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is BD51 GCU safe to buy?

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