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BN51 RYC

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

164,605 mi
Last recorded164,605 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 164,605 miles

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

underside rusting

Fail 30 Mar 2026 164,605 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 160,242 miles

underside slight corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2024 157,968 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2023 156,317 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 153,980 miles

under side rusting

Fail 11 Apr 2022 153,980 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 151,621 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 151,621 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2020 149,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside muddy

Pass 23 Apr 2019 145,514 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2018 141,664 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 141,664 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 137,424 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 127,416 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 123,270 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 119,987 miles

Both front brakes bind slightly

Fail 30 Sep 2013 119,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both front brakes bind slightly

Fail 25 Sep 2012 113,933 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brakes binding

both front tyres 1.6mm just legal

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm just legal

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2012 113,933 miles

both front brakes binding

both front tyres 1.6mm just legal

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm just legal

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2011 107,710 miles

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

both rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 22 Sep 2010 99,668 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 90,853 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 90,853 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 81,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 81,077 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 71,524 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 62,025 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 62,025 miles

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

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 RYC is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RYC, 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 RYC registered?

BN51 RYC is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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