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BG51 RUJ

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,054 mi
Last recorded106,054 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 106,054 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 106,054 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 92,680 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

N/S/R tyre cracking on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 92,680 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

N/S/R tyre cracking on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 89,925 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking on sidewalls

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak on engine

Spare tyre flat

Fail 29 Sep 2015 89,917 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust backbox joining flange corroded

N/S/R tyre cracking on sidewalls

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak on engine

Spare tyre flat

Pass 17 Oct 2014 86,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F tyre cracking on inner sidewall

O/S/R tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust joining flange slightly corroded

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Oct 2013 83,647 miles

O/S/F Tyre sidewalls cracking

O/S/R Tyre tread cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2012 81,958 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

O/S/R tyre cracking in tread

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2011 79,912 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,912 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 77,123 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Oct 2010 77,099 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Oct 2009 73,818 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 73,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 71,562 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R Tyre inner sidewall cracking

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 71,562 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

N/S/R Tyre inner sidewall cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 69,348 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2006 65,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 65,302 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 62,288 miles

corrosion to brake discs

noise from rear brakes

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 RUJ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RUJ, 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 RUJ registered?

BG51 RUJ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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