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BO51 HFJ

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

198,111 mi
Last recorded198,111 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 198,111 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS/OS (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured SIDE REAPETER (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge iner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INER AND OUTER (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2025 198,111 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS/OS (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured SIDE REAPETER (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge iner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INER AND OUTER (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2024 192,873 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 189,681 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 189,681 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 186,539 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 183,034 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 178,809 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 175,284 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 171,716 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 168,166 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 164,116 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 160,117 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 155,941 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 151,833 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 147,590 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 143,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jun 2010 138,927 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 133,909 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 121,016 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 112,292 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 103,339 miles

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 HFJ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HFJ, 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 HFJ registered?

BO51 HFJ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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The MOT history for BO51 HFJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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