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BJZ 1893

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,085 mi
Last recorded91,085 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 1893
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 91,085 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 91,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 82,946 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 82,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

engine oil leek

nearside headlamp broken

Pass 10 Sep 2012 74,804 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 74,804 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 67,535 miles

N/S/R tyre has a screw in it

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 May 2011 67,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R tyre has a screw in it

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 63,220 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 63,220 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f headlamp cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,462 miles

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

n/s headlamp cracked

Fail 13 Jan 2009 58,462 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s headlamp cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2008 51,601 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 51,601 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 42,889 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 42,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 37,415 miles

n/s front headlight cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2005 37,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Crack in nearside headlamp beam pattern good

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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BJZ 1893 is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BJZ 1893, 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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BJZ 1893 is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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