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BK51 VVZ

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,845 mi
Last recorded159,845 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2018 159,845 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front c/v boot deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2017 155,370 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 155,283 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 148,788 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 148,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working offside rear (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 143,500 miles

near side rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 20 May 2015 143,373 miles

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

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

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)

near side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 May 2014 137,800 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 133,804 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 128,264 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 128,264 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

suspect slight fuel leak spill off pipes on engine

Pass 1 Apr 2011 122,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 115,636 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 111,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 98,968 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 98,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 88,321 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 81,407 miles

crack n/s of screen

Fail 7 Feb 2006 81,407 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

crack n/s of screen

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 VVZ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VVZ, 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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BK51 VVZ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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