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BG51 NPU

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,317 mi
Last recorded138,317 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 138,317 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 134,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

indicators slightly pale

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 16 Jan 2015 129,154 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

indicators becoming pale

Fail 16 Jan 2015 129,154 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

indicators becoming pale

Pass 3 Jan 2014 124,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

indicators and side repeaters becoming pale

Fail 3 Jan 2014 124,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

indicators and side repeaters becoming pale

Pass 4 Jan 2013 120,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

indicator bulbs becoming pale

Pass 20 Jan 2012 118,117 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 114,243 miles

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

Exhaust system rusty and weak in places

Under trey insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2011 114,240 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust system rusty and weak in places

Under trey insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2010 110,108 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 105,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 105,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 100,816 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 94,826 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 89,624 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 NPU is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NPU, 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 NPU is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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