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BG51 JVP

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,138 mi
Last recorded74,138 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 JVP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 74,138 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 73,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 71,759 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 71,707 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 70,387 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 68,609 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 68,609 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 66,861 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 66,861 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 64,833 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 64,833 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 62,284 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 58,982 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 58,982 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 55,715 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 55,715 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 51,991 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,568 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,804 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 41,804 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 36,944 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 36,944 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 30,119 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2005 30,119 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 JVP is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG51 JVP, 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 BG51 JVP registered?

BG51 JVP is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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