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BN51 OLK

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,802 mi
Last recorded148,802 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 OLK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 148,802 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside outer sill damaged and nearside rear panel damaged .both lower sills distorted

Fail 2 Jul 2014 148,802 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside outer sill damaged and nearside rear panel damaged .both lower sills distorted

Pass 29 Jun 2013 141,808 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 131,323 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 121,538 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 117,316 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2010 117,316 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 104,526 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 104,525 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside headlight lense cracked

Pass 16 May 2008 87,234 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 81,762 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 74,726 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 68,683 miles

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 OLK is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OLK, 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 OLK is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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