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BF51 FZP

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

346,108 mi
Last recorded346,108 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 FZP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 346,108 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 344,776 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 341,046 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 341,039 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 331,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 331,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 310,851 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Oct 2015 294,827 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 183,231 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fault in dash panel (1.4.A.2h)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 174,377 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 174,377 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 162,137 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 146,406 miles

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

front screen o/s has scracth marks out of swept zone

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer side wall

Fail 31 Aug 2012 146,401 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front screen o/s has scracth marks out of swept zone

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer side wall

bottom hose rubbed through on drive shaft

Pass 2 Aug 2011 130,632 miles

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

number plate light cover missing

Pass 2 Sep 2010 114,852 miles

osr index lamp cover missing

rear seat not present at time of test

removed obstructions from interia mirror

Pass 9 Jul 2009 96,022 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2009 96,022 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2008 98,520 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 73,132 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 73,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 59,189 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 46,850 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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BF51 FZP is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BF51 FZP, 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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BF51 FZP is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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