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BN51 RZF

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,692 mi
Last recorded78,692 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 RZF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 78,692 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and low on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 78,692 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and low on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively sp22 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively sp22 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 74,869 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 74,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe broken before back box. Middle box has hole in. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 70,991 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

chip in windscreen

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 70,864 miles

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

chip in windscreen

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 70,670 miles

all brake pipes greased

chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2020 70,614 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 70,268 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 70,268 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 69,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2017 68,602 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 4 Sep 2017 68,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2016 67,656 miles

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

brake pipes have been greased

Pass 15 Sep 2015 65,922 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 65,921 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,028 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 61,601 miles

Offside Front 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 5 Sep 2012 59,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 56,433 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,179 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,980 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,248 miles

exhaust corroded around centre/rear joint

Pass 5 Sep 2007 34,165 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,890 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 RZF is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RZF, 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 RZF registered?

BN51 RZF is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is BN51 RZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 RZF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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