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BJ51 DFN

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,444 mi
Last recorded172,444 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 DFN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 172,444 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

Fail 23 Oct 2015 172,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 30 Oct 2014 167,320 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Oct 2014 167,320 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Oct 2013 160,098 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front offside tyre worn on edges

spare wheel and carrier loose

split in middle exhaust rubber mount

Pass 28 Oct 2013 160,098 miles

front offside tyre worn on edges

spare wheel and carrier loose

split in middle exhaust rubber mount

Pass 12 Jul 2012 146,556 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 146,243 miles

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)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 129,989 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 5 Jul 2011 129,989 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2010 124,376 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 118,416 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 114,171 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 106,013 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front headlamp lens cracked not affecting beam image

Pass 10 Sep 2007 106,013 miles

Front bumper insecure

offside front headlamp lens cracked not affecting beam image

Pass 18 Sep 2006 91,897 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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BJ51 DFN is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ51 DFN, 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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BJ51 DFN is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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