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BN51 VRY

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

138,966 mi
Last recorded138,966 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 138,966 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 124,089 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 124,089 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 108,964 miles

front registration plate damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2011 108,964 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2009 94,103 miles

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

marks on windscreen

nearside inner wing cover insecure

offside front tyre cracking around tread

Fail 2 Dec 2009 93,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

marks on windscreen

nearside inner wing cover insecure

offside front tyre cracking around tread

Pass 2 Oct 2008 79,228 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 79,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 65,907 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 65,907 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VRY is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN51 VRY?

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What year was BN51 VRY registered?

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

Is BN51 VRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 VRY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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