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BN51 JSU

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,149 mi
Last recorded161,149 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 JSU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 161,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 161,148 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 149,575 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 149,575 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 145,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 145,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 137,598 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 130,287 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 124,310 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 114,927 miles

chip in n/s of windscreen

n/s rear wheel bearing noisey

n/s front tyre inner wall slightly cracked

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 114,729 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chip in n/s of windscreen

n/s front tyre inner wall slightly cracked

n/s rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 21 Aug 2012 105,994 miles

both front lower arm rear bush's have slight detirioration

n/s/f top shock mount slightly stiff

n/s/r tyre has slight cracking on tred and side walls

o/s/r lamp lense slight damage

Pass 18 Aug 2011 96,546 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 96,546 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r lamp lense has slight damage

rear back box has a slight blow

rear exhaust box has slight corrosion

rear exhaust joint has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2010 87,640 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 77,373 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 67,387 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2007 57,366 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 45,837 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 36,184 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 36,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 JSU is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JSU, 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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BN51 JSU is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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