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BG51 YHA

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,994 mi
Last recorded174,994 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 174,994 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 174,994 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 162,289 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 162,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 147,862 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2009 147,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2008 135,059 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f seat slightly worn;

Fail 6 Feb 2008 135,058 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f seat slightly worn;

Pass 7 Feb 2007 124,399 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 124,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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 YHA is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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