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BD51 GVL

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

210,225 mi
Last recorded210,225 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 210,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 207,511 miles

Central exhaust slightly loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 207,119 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing down low

Offside Rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 16 Sep 2016 206,221 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 204,100 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside mirror insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2015 204,097 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside mirror insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2014 200,144 miles

Both front shock absorbers ahve poor damping

Throttle opperation very stiff

Fail 10 Jun 2014 200,134 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front shock absorbers ahve poor damping

Throttle opperation very stiff

Fail 11 Jun 2013 195,174 miles

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

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

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

No spare wheel

Towing socket damaged but secure

Pass 11 Jun 2013 195,174 miles

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

No spare wheel

Towing socket damaged but secure

Pass 1 Jun 2012 187,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No spare tyre fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear axle corroded

Under body rusty all areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 181,368 miles

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

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

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

no spare tyre fitted

o/s/f & n/s/f brake disc's worn

rear axle corroded

wooden floor fitted at rear

Fail 7 Jun 2011 181,362 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

no spare tyre fitted

o/s/f & n/s/f brake disc's worn

rear axle corroded

wooden floor fitted at rear

Pass 4 Jun 2010 170,545 miles

no spare wheel fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2010 170,511 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

n/s/f top & bottom anti roll bar link arm, ball joint boots split

no spare wheel fitted

rear axel rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2009 164,306 miles

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

no spare wheel fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2009 164,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

no spare wheel fitted

Pass 28 May 2008 154,610 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 149,638 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 142,588 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 129,843 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroding

front pads getting low

slight play in column

slight play in rack

Pass 28 Oct 2005 129,843 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroding

front brake pads getting low

slight play in steering column

slight play in steering rack

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 GVL is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BD51 GVL, 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 GVL is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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