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BN51 VRP

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

155,975 mi
Last recorded155,975 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 VRP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 155,975 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 155,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 150,775 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 150,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 143,576 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 143,576 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 135,266 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled and inner rim slightly damaged.

offside front shock absorber sitting higher in hub than nearside front shock absorber.

oil leaks.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 128,429 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

oil leak.

one rear exhaust rubber missing.

Fail 22 Nov 2011 128,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

oil leak.

one rear exhaust rubber missing.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 119,844 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding.

offside front tyre perrished.

Fail 17 Nov 2010 119,795 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake slightly binding.

offside front tyre perrished.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 109,421 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 109,419 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 100,638 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 100,638 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 94,098 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 74,536 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 VRP is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VRP, 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 VRP registered?

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

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