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BG51 RVF

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

266,891 mi
Last recorded266,891 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 266,891 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust section fractured

nearside front brake lightly binding

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre heavely perrished

Fail 29 Mar 2013 266,891 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust section fractured

nearside front brake lightly binding

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre heavely perrished

Pass 2 Apr 2012 258,638 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 240,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 223,777 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 204,858 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 186,430 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 173,034 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 167,547 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 167,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 166,016 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 166,016 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

n/s/f tyre worn to limit on outer edge

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 RVF is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RVF, 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 RVF registered?

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

Is BG51 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 RVF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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