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BO51 HCL

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,198 mi
Last recorded215,198 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 HCL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2013 215,198 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Drivers door mirror cover missing

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear door handle broken (door will shut securly

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 215,198 miles

Drivers door mirror cover missing

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear door handle broken (door will shut securly

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 198,826 miles

Mid and tail exhaust getting rusty

N/s inner steering rack joint slihgt play

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 198,826 miles

Mid and tail exhaust getting rusty

N/s inner steering rack joint slihgt play

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 182,829 miles

N/s steering rack inner coaxle joint slight play

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)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 182,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

N/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

N/s steering rack inner coaxle joint slight play

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 162,605 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 162,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 142,706 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 142,706 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 126,261 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 126,260 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 304 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 304 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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BO51 HCL is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BO51 HCL, 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 BO51 HCL registered?

BO51 HCL is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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