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BF51 FZY

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Lpg 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

307,902 mi
Last recorded307,902 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 FZY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 307,902 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 304,966 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake check

Pass 19 Mar 2015 300,144 miles

exhaust blow from clamp

Pass 9 Jan 2013 297,085 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 297,085 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 294,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2011 287,895 miles

Minor cracking on nearside front tyre outer wall

Oil leak

slight play steering rack offside tie rod inner ball joint

Fail 23 Dec 2010 287,955 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Minor cracking on nearside front tyre outer wall

Oil leak

slight play steering rack offside tie rod inner ball joint

Pass 8 Sep 2009 168,857 miles

front brake pads low slight wear in n/s o/s steering rack arms

Fail 8 Sep 2009 168,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads low slight wear in n/s o/s steering rack arms

Pass 10 Sep 2008 149,816 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 149,816 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 131,893 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 114,918 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 FZY is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,360cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FZY, 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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What year was BF51 FZY registered?

BF51 FZY is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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