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BG51 SWZ

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,677 mi
Last recorded164,677 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 164,677 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 164,657 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 160,556 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 157,854 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 149,012 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 145,697 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 145,549 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 100,318 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 100,311 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 82,325 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 70,492 miles

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 SWZ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

BG51 SWZ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is BG51 SWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 SWZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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