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BN51 HCF

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

176,916 mi
Last recorded176,916 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 HCF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 176,916 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 175,635 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 174,909 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2017 174,174 miles

Offside mirror outer cover damaged needs attention

Oil leak minor ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 173,119 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 165,512 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Aug 2014 154,740 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 142,361 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 132,933 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 123,085 miles

both front discs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2011 123,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

both front discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 111,841 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 97,593 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 75,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 73,142 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

stonechip above zone A outside swept area

Pass 28 Jan 2008 73,142 miles

slight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

stonechip above zone A outside swept area

Pass 30 Jan 2007 69,611 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 59,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BN51 HCF is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN51 HCF, 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 BN51 HCF registered?

BN51 HCF is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BN51 HCF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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