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BG51 MZL

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,173 mi
Last recorded178,173 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 178,173 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 178,173 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 175,962 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 175,962 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 172,896 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 172,883 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 163,842 miles

alternator bolt is missing

chip on screen

front discs and pads in poor condition

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn very low

number plates in poor condition

play in the n/s/f and link

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

Fail 27 Oct 2009 163,703 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

alternator bolt is missing

chip on screen

front discs and pads in poor condition

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn very low

number plates in poor condition

play in the n/s/f and link

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Oct 2008 148,396 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 148,396 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)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 137,582 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cuts in tread

play in n/s of rack

center exhaust loose

Fail 31 Oct 2007 137,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

center exhaust loose

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cuts in tread

play in n/s of rack

Pass 20 Oct 2006 125,978 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 125,972 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

emmisions may be higher when exhaust repairs completed.

registration plate lamp cover missing.

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 MZL is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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