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BG51 YFJ

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

153,183 mi
Last recorded153,183 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 153,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Also noise / maybe part seized (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 153,093 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall swelling (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY BADLY worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Also noise / maybe part seized (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 149,427 miles

Front Brake discs deteriorated corroded and worn

Oil leak from engine area

Wheel bearings at front noisy

Fail 2 Oct 2015 149,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Brake discs deteriorated corroded and worn

Oil leak from engine area

Wheel bearings at front noisy

Pass 4 Oct 2014 144,806 miles

Air filter housumg insecure and damaged

Brake discs at front corroded on inner face

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 144,788 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Air filter housumg insecure and damaged

Brake discs at front corroded on inner face

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

Suspect Wheel bearing noisey possibly n/s/f

Pass 5 Oct 2013 140,274 miles

Drivers seat base colapsed

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 140,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers seat base colapsed

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 134,261 miles

Front discs very badly corroded

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 134,261 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front discs very badly corroded

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 128,712 miles

front discs heavily corroded

nearside door mirror cover broken

nearside front indicator lense full of water and protruding from body

offside front droplink boot split

Fail 12 Sep 2011 128,689 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

front discs heavily corroded

nearside door mirror cover broken

nearside front indicator lense full of water and protruding from body

offside front droplink boot split

Pass 30 Jun 2010 122,865 miles

Air filter box lid missing no air filter

Indicater light front show white light

Oil leak from engine area

Fail 25 Jun 2010 122,805 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Air filter box lid missing no air filter

Indicater light front show white light

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 19 Jun 2009 119,408 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 May 2009 119,404 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2008 105,933 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 92,165 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 74,289 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

front brake discs worn

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar link rod

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 YFJ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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