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BK51 EBM

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,213 mi
Last recorded146,213 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 EBM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 146,213 miles

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

Oil leak ()

aux belt noisy

brake load sensing valve spring corroded

gearbox noisy

underside of vehicle and some suspension component rusty

Fail 13 Mar 2018 146,207 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported FOULING ON UNDERBODY (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

aux belt noisey

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2017 139,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on outside edge

Fail 8 Mar 2017 139,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on outside edge

Pass 22 Apr 2016 130,154 miles

Nearside Front indicater lense broken

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 130,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front indicater lense broken

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 120,805 miles

OSF Tyre wearing on outter edge

OSR Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 120,804 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

OSF Tyre wearing on outter edge

OSR Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2014 116,606 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 116,545 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 111,775 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outter edges

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

OSR tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2012 104,827 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 104,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 92,464 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 92,464 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 83,969 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Dec 2009 83,969 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 75,578 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 69,803 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 66,937 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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BK51 EBM is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK51 EBM, 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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What year was BK51 EBM registered?

BK51 EBM is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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