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BJ51 YAE

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,385 mi
Last recorded163,385 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 163,385 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 163,232 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 148,825 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (7.1.2)

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

Fail 23 Sep 2015 148,825 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part INSECURE (3.6.B.4a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (7.1.2)

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 30 Sep 2014 140,267 miles

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

slight blow on front exhaust system

Fail 30 Sep 2014 140,262 miles

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

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

slight blow on front exhaust system

Pass 18 Sep 2013 131,147 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

off side rear foot brake effort slightly low

Fail 10 Oct 2012 122,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc/pads worn

rear tyres low in tread

Pass 10 Oct 2012 122,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc/pads worn

rear tyres low in tread

Pass 24 Sep 2011 110,410 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 107,568 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 103,640 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 103,627 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 94,038 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 75,292 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 60,545 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 44,878 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 YAE is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YAE, 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 YAE is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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