CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK51 VVD

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,820 mi
Last recorded152,820 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 VVD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 152,820 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2011 152,820 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 141,809 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2010 141,776 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 130,911 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 10 Jun 2009 130,764 miles

Centre Rear Towbar locking device insecure (6.6.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2008 112,563 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 96,495 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 91,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2005 78,831 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 78,831 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.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
Full Citroen Berlingo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK51 VVD is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK51 VVD?

You can check the full history of BK51 VVD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK51 VVD registered?

BK51 VVD is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is BK51 VVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK51 VVD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK51 VVD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK51 VVD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.