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BN51 VSU

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

121,742 mi
Last recorded121,742 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 121,742 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 121,735 miles

Central Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 119,101 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 117,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody surface rust

Pass 29 Jan 2020 116,233 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 115,042 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 113,910 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 103,942 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer door handle stiff to operate (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine/gearbox ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

offside outer and both inner rear sills showing signs of corosion

Fail 5 Nov 2016 103,942 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer door handle stiff to operate (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine/gearbox ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

offside outer and both inner rear sills showing signs of corosion

Pass 31 Oct 2015 98,974 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing sounds noisy

Fail 31 Oct 2015 98,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing sounds noisy

Pass 28 Oct 2014 93,836 miles

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bush's deterioarted and debonding resulting in nearly excessive movement

Fail 28 Oct 2014 93,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bush's deterioarted and debonding resulting in nearly excessive movement

Pass 31 Oct 2013 89,614 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

nearside rear suspension stiff/noisey but no play

Fail 31 Oct 2013 89,614 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

nearside rear suspension stiff/noisey but no play

Pass 26 Sep 2012

advise strong nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bush's badly detiorated resulting in nearly excessive movement

advise strong nearside and offside front tyres badly worn on edges close to cords

advise strong nearside rear tyre badly perrished and split close to cords

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 Sep 2012

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise strong nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bush's badly detiorated resulting in nearly excessive movement

advise strong nearside and offside front tyres badly worn on edges close to cords

advise strong nearside rear tyre badly perrished and split close to cords

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 79,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc,s worn and slightly marked

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 74,012 miles

Front brake disc,s showing signs of corrosion

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 74,012 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc,s showing signs of corrosion

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 69,684 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

exhaust slightly blowing clamp area

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bush's debonding resulting in movement

spare tyre split to cords

Fail 21 Jul 2009 69,684 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

exhaust slightly blowing clamp area

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bush's debonding resulting in movement

spare tyre split to cords

Pass 15 Jul 2008 66,242 miles

advise strong front brake discs worn and corroded

bad oil leak

exhaust badly corroded and getting weak

front brake imbalance 12%

windscreen damaged zone b below 40mm

Fail 12 Jul 2008 66,216 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise strong front brake discs worn and corroded

bad oil leak

exhaust badly corroded and getting weak

front brake imbalance 12%

nota able to test windscreen wiper blades 100% due to washers not working

windscreen damaged zone b below 40mm

Fail 29 Jun 2007 62,275 miles

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

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

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

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

adv 10 % imbalance on front brakes at time of test

adv both front shocks damp

adv exhaust in poor condition

adv front discs in poor condition on inside faces

adv soot around middle exhaust box

adv tiny crack in windscreen no bigger than 40 mm at time of test

strong adv offside rear wheel rim dented on inside and outside

Pass 29 Jun 2007 62,275 miles

adv 10 % imbalance on front brakes at time of test

adv both front shocks damp

adv exhaust in poor condition

adv front discs in poor condition on inside faces

adv soot around middle exhaust box

adv tiny crack in windscreen no bigger than 40 mm at time of test

strong adv offside rear wheel rim dented on inside and outside

Pass 30 Jun 2006 56,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 48,604 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 48,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

rear indicator bulbs losing orange colour

suspect front pads low

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 VSU is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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