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BT51 XBD

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,643 mi
Last recorded128,643 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 XBD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 128,643 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 128,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 108,893 miles

Offside front brake disc scored on the inner face.

Offside front wheel binding slightly.

Slight play/wear in nearside front track rod end ball joint.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,468 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,270 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 84,205 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 84,201 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 82,277 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 78,796 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 78,793 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2011 76,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake disc`s worn

Fail 3 May 2011 76,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake disc`s worn

Pass 24 Apr 2010 73,939 miles

Both front shock absorbers damp

Nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm and perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Apr 2010 73,939 miles

Both front shock absorbers damp

Nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm and perished

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 May 2009 70,986 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 3 May 2008 67,187 miles

both front shocks damp

both wiper blades slightly worn

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 3 May 2008 67,187 miles

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

both front shocks damp

both wiper blades slightly worn

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Apr 2007 63,108 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre has small cut in it

Pass 28 Apr 2006 58,352 miles

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

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

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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BT51 XBD is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BT51 XBD, 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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BT51 XBD is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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