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BK51 RKA

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,393 mi
Last recorded195,393 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 195,393 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the inside edge.

Fail 11 Feb 2011 195,391 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the inside edge.

Service brake performance ONLY 57% just within MOT minimum requirements of 50%.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 174,999 miles

Front brakes inbalanced by 10%.

Nearside front tyre underinflated.

Water pump leaking engine coolant.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 174,997 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brakes inbalanced by 10%.

Nearside front tyre underinflated.

Water pump leaking engine coolant.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 163,706 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 158,955 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 124,132 miles

slight blow on exhaust system

Fail 4 Oct 2006 124,132 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight blow on exhaust system

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 RKA is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RKA, 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 RKA registered?

BK51 RKA is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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