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BT51 ZHE

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

148,067 mi
Last recorded148,067 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 148,067 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking to outer side wall and tread

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 148,064 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside front & both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking to outer side wall and tread

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 143,131 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 143,131 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014
Fail 9 Jun 2014 137,007 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 130,499 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 130,499 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 125,492 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 125,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 117,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 117,077 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 109,323 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 109,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 102,058 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 102,054 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 96,203 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 96,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 89,865 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 84,258 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 ZHE 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 55%.

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 BT51 ZHE, 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 ZHE is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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