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BG51 MZJ

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

223,081 mi
Last recorded223,081 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 MZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 223,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 220,689 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front outer tyre wall is perishing

top of oil dipstick is broken and has been taped up during mot but would advise presenter to renew it at nearest opportunity

Fail 20 Apr 2015 220,687 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

top of oil dipstick is broken and has been taped up during mot but would advise presenter to renew it at nearest opportunity

Pass 26 Feb 2014 216,561 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 193,151 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2013 192,939 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 167,922 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 167,609 miles

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 143,633 miles

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn

Fail 16 Feb 2011 143,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn

Pass 26 Jan 2010 118,601 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 118,601 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 118,601 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 118,601 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2008 118,601 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 118,601 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 118,601 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 MZJ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MZJ, 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 MZJ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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