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BJ51 WRL

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

298,891 mi
Last recorded298,891 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 WRL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 298,891 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 291,048 miles

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

slight play in nearside inner steering joint

spare tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2012 291,048 miles

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)

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

slight play in nearside inner steering joint

spare tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2011 288,477 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside rear tyre worn on unner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2011 288,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside rear tyre worn on unner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2010 276,193 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 264,283 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 246,381 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 246,381 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 229,464 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 22,302 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 WRL is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WRL, 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 WRL is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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