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BG51 CEJ

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,126 mi
Last recorded113,126 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 CEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 113,126 miles

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

O/S registration lamp lens missing.

O/S/F brake slightly binding on.

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 110,057 miles

N/S/R tyre just under 3mm tread depth left.

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S registration lamp lens missing.

O/S/F tyre worn on outside edge.

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 109,478 miles

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

N/S/R tyre just under 3mm tread depth left.

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S registration lamp lens missing.

O/S/F tyre worn on outside edge.

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 105,607 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Dec 2013 102,322 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 102,322 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 98,650 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S number plate lamp lens missing.

Pass 10 Dec 2011 93,516 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 91,715 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 91,711 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 80,558 miles

N/S/F tyre getting low,worn on outside edge.

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

O/S/R tyre getting low.

Fail 9 Oct 2009 80,556 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre getting low,worn on outside edge.

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

O/S/R tyre getting low.

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 69,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 59,082 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 48,397 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 38,828 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2005 38,828 miles

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

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

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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BG51 CEJ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG51 CEJ, 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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BG51 CEJ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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