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BD51 GPV

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,661 mi
Last recorded137,661 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 GPV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2017 137,661 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp joint (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 125,102 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 125,102 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring detached (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in the tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 120,585 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 120,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 117,612 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 117,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 109,918 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 103,326 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 103,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 95,530 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 90,446 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 90,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2006 80,033 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 72,475 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 GPV is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GPV, 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 GPV is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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