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BN51 VSL

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,341 mi
Last recorded100,341 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 100,341 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 92,259 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 84,864 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 81,398 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 77,619 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 77,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2013 76,563 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 76,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 72,853 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 72,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 66,487 miles

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/f brake disc's corroded slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2010 59,542 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 53,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,088 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 36,726 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 27,795 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 VSL is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

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

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