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BO51 HCP

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,324 mi
Last recorded167,324 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 May 2016 167,324 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" sp (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect reflector dull (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal part of steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to treaded area 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" sp (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken/not attached (3.6.E.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside slow to read 75% imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front indicator unit lens missing

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 155,664 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 155,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 146,527 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 141,777 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 141,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 137,568 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 137,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 133,076 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 133,076 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 128,781 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 123,083 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2007 123,083 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 116,375 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 HCP 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 57.1%.

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

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