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BV51 XNJ

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,784 mi
Last recorded90,784 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 XNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 90,784 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 84,634 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 75,755 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 72,785 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)

Slight accident damage to the offside rear body

Fail 2 Dec 2014 72,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Slight accident damage to the offside rear body

Pass 30 Oct 2013 69,179 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 69,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 64,255 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 47,893 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 47,892 miles

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

FRONT TRACKING OUT WEAR ON OUT EDGE OF TYRES

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 39,321 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 39,321 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 34,587 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 34,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Center seatbelt not working

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre slight cracking

offside front wing dammaged

Fail 12 Nov 2008 29,389 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 29,389 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BV51 XNJ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV51 XNJ, 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 BV51 XNJ registered?

BV51 XNJ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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