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BJ51 UMF

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,514 mi
Last recorded133,514 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 UMF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 133,514 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 130,643 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 120,626 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 120,626 miles

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 110,800 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 106,102 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 106,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 96,962 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

small split in fuel filler neck

Pass 29 Sep 2011 96,962 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

small split in fuel filler neck

Pass 23 Sep 2010 88,580 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 88,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 79,964 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 71,701 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 62,971 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 53,742 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 44,769 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 UMF is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ51 UMF, 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 UMF is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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