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BG51 MBX

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,537 mi
Last recorded138,537 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 138,537 miles

general corosion under vehicle

washers/wiper stalk missing but can still be operated and works

Pass 1 Oct 2013 137,196 miles

slight play in offside rear radius arm

Pass 6 Nov 2012 132,686 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 126,699 miles

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

both rear lower door latches not catching

both rear tyres perishing

evidence of leaking at radiator

n/s number plate lamp dull

rear exhaust rubber had come loose

Pass 20 Oct 2010 119,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 119,569 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 113,757 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 100,119 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 998,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 83,154 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 89,059 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 75,227 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 61,730 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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BG51 MBX is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MBX, 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 MBX registered?

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

Is BG51 MBX safe to buy?

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