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CU51 AFZ

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

151,100 mi
Last recorded151,100 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 AFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 151,100 miles

Axle wear and corrosion.

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner sill slight hole-but is 15 inches from suspension or seat belts.

Oil leak.

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

Fail 3 May 2019 151,100 miles

Axle wear and corrosion.

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner sill slight hole-but is 15 inches from suspension or seat belts.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam And lamp unit bonded in place. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak.

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working And lamp corrosion (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 151,100 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

axle corrosion

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 151,100 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

axle corrosion

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 151,100 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.51 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 151,100 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.51 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 151,100 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front play in rack inner joint

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 151,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front play in rack inner joint

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 151,100 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 151,100 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 151,100 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 151,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 151,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 151,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 May 2011 138,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

unable to acess condition of front brake pads

Pass 9 May 2011 138,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

unable to acess condition of front brake pads

Pass 28 Apr 2010 130,075 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 130,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 120,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine has bad oil leak

exhaust system detorated front to rear

Fail 27 Apr 2009 120,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine has bad oil leak

exhaust system detorated front to rear

Pass 29 Apr 2008 111,007 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside/nearside front wishbone rear bush rubber coming away from bonding

Fail 29 Apr 2008 111,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside/nearside front wishbone rear bush rubber coming away from bonding

Fail 1 May 2007 100,622 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 100,622 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 86,101 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link bushes worn

rear wiper u/s

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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CU51 AFZ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 CU51 AFZ, 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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CU51 AFZ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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