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BJZ 4242

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,681 mi
Last recorded91,681 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 4242
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 91,681 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r park brake low reading

Pass 21 May 2012 79,289 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2012 79,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 72,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 63,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 May 2009 55,740 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 55,724 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 48,241 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 40,016 miles

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

front screen washer control switch on stalk reversed

Pass 1 Jun 2006 37,456 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 37,456 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2005 35,336 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 4242 is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BJZ 4242, 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 4242 is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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