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BN51 YBD

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

242,425 mi
Last recorded242,425 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 YBD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 242,425 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 233,874 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 233,873 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 225,968 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 225,968 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 218,197 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 215,524 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 209,093 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 209,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

crankshaft pulley worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2011 204,420 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 204,420 miles

Centre 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 constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 194,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 183,706 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 15,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 172,450 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated but are functioning as intended

Offside rear light cluster loose

Fail 8 Jan 2009 172,450 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated but are functioning as intended

Offside rear light cluster loose

Pass 8 Jan 2008 160,902 miles

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak

Plastic cover on underside of vehicle loose

Rear tyres slightly worn

Fail 7 Jan 2008 160,902 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak

Plastic cover on underside of vehicle loose

Rear tyres slightly worn

Pass 3 Jan 2007 146,220 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 132,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

fluid leak under vehicle

offside front wiper split on edge

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 YBD is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YBD, 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 YBD is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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