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BG51 YFC

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,815 mi
Last recorded179,815 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 179,815 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 174,705 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 165,454 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 146,938 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 135,916 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 130,839 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 125,916 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 119,915 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 114,995 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 114,826 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 112,073 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 112,073 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 109,472 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 106,609 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 YFC is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YFC, 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 YFC registered?

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

Is BG51 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 YFC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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