MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,742 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing sounds noisy
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
nearside and offside front wishbone rear bush's deterioarted and debonding resulting in nearly excessive movement
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
Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
nearside rear suspension stiff/noisey but no play
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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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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