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BU51 LFN

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,983 mi
Last recorded96,983 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 LFN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 96,983 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 94,882 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 94,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 89,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 81,085 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

colour of both side repeaters

wear on front brake discs

Pass 16 May 2020 78,042 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

slight movement in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 11 May 2019 76,103 miles

both front side repeaters fading

both rear tyres on 2mm and perishing

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

front brake balance o/s slow

windscreen zone B

Pass 15 May 2018 74,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen delaminating O/S lower corner

Pass 18 May 2017 71,963 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake drum has slight stain no sign of leak

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 67,283 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 64,822 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 64,822 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 61,005 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front brakes slight uneven balance

under car suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2013 60,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front brakes slight uneven balance

under car suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,711 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 54,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 54,222 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 50,797 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 50,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 45,540 miles

front number plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 29 Dec 2006 42,394 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 37,939 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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BU51 LFN is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BU51 LFN, 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 BU51 LFN registered?

BU51 LFN is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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