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BG51 RRU

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,419 mi
Last recorded154,419 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 RRU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 154,419 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all four tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 14 Jan 2014 149,186 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 141,928 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 137,174 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2010 133,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2010 133,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2009 123,356 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 112,173 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 112,153 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2007 102,581 miles

n/s door mirror slight damage

Fail 3 Oct 2007 101,913 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 94,563 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 94,563 miles

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

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 RRU is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RRU, 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 RRU registered?

BG51 RRU is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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