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BD51 OTZ

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

133,158 mi
Last recorded133,158 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 133,158 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2018 133,133 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. front axle (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill panels distorted and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. rear axle (5.2.3 (b))

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2018 131,960 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HEAVILY CRACKED AND SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 131,959 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill area (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HEAVILY CRACKED AND SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 130,553 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both outer sill panels lower lip distorted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 130,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)

both outer sill panels distorted on lip

Fail 18 Jan 2016 130,331 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)

both outer sill panels distorted on lip

Pass 22 Jul 2014 129,810 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 129,806 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2013 127,960 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 127,960 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 126,695 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 126,695 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 120,441 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 120,435 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 114,081 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres slightly out of round

front pads bit low?

Fail 3 Mar 2010 113,921 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres slightly out of round

front pads bit low?

Pass 24 Mar 2009 106,105 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 106,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 96,137 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 96,137 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

advise checking n/s/r wheel cylinder also

Pass 16 Mar 2007 87,595 miles

advise n/s wiper blade

Pass 10 Mar 2006 79,745 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fitted battery hold down

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 OTZ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 OTZ, 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 OTZ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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