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BK51 SPV

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

126,559 mi
Last recorded126,559 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 126,559 miles

2 x front coil springs corroded

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

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2013 116,221 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 116,172 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 112,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

drivers seat belt buckle casing missing but still working

Fail 27 Nov 2012 112,715 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

drivers seat belt buckle casing missing but still working

Pass 28 Nov 2011 108,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 108,795 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 105,363 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

both wing mirror covers broken

brake and clutch pedal rubbers showing signs of wear

front brake discs showing signs of wear

nail in offside rear tyre and cracks in tyre wall

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front top strut bearing showing signs of roughness

slight play nearside front bottom ball joint

Fail 12 Nov 2010 105,358 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing uneven

both wing mirror covers broken

brake and clutch pedal rubbers showing signs of wear

front brake discs showing signs of wear

nail in offside rear tyre and cracks in tyre wall

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front top strut bearing showing signs of roughness

slight play nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 27 Nov 2009 101,058 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 100,972 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front pads and discs showing signs of wear

oil deposits lower engine and gearbox

Pass 8 Dec 2008 95,750 miles

front tyres wearing on outside edges,.oil deposits lower engine and gearbox,.slight damage offside rear sill.

Fail 28 Nov 2008 95,623 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing on outside edges,.oil deposits lower engine and gearbox,.slight damage offside rear sill.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 89,544 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 82,571 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 82,444 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 SPV is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SPV, 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 SPV registered?

BK51 SPV is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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