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BJ11 CHZ

2011 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,825 mi
Last recorded181,825 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2011 Citroen Berlingo85,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 CHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 181,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 181,825 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 158,101 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 158,101 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 149,578 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leaking engine

Fail 29 Mar 2019 149,578 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low ajuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear heat shieild inscure

oil leaking engine

Pass 26 Mar 2018 143,413 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre rear seat belt missing

Fail 26 Mar 2018 143,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre rear seat belt missing

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Mar 2017 131,475 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front wishbone rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

high level stoplamp inop

rear centre seat belt inop

Fail 11 Mar 2017 131,475 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front wishbone rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

high level stoplamp inop

rear centre seat belt inop

Pass 9 Mar 2016 116,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance broken and holed (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear centre seatbelt inop

Fail 9 Mar 2016 116,080 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured outer sill area split (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance broken and holed (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear centre seatbelt inop

Pass 25 Feb 2015 94,965 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 94,961 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 69,174 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,174 miles

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

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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BJ11 CHZ is a 2011 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2011 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 85,042 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 BJ11 CHZ, 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 15 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ11 CHZ is a 2011 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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