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BD51 OSM

2002 Citroen Berlingo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

133,088 mi
Last recorded133,088 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 OSM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 133,088 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 133,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 118,340 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 118,340 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 101,881 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 101,880 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2007 75,506 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 67,085 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 67,085 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

offside headlight lense broken oq corrner still giving pattern --- front pads starting to get worn

Pass 14 Dec 2005 54,342 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2005 54,340 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

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 OSM is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OSM, 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 OSM registered?

BD51 OSM is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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