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CU51 FZC

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

223,681 mi
Last recorded223,681 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 FZC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 223,681 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 223,681 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 223,372 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 223,272 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 220,556 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 220,505 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 215,785 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 215,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 211,238 miles

Nearside Front and o/s front discs rusting

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 211,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front and o/s front discs rusting

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 206,915 miles

nearside front cross member slightly damaged

offside rear sill slightly damaged

slight noise in nearside rear bearing

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 30 Sep 2015 206,915 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside front cross member slightly damaged

offside rear sill slightly damaged

slight noise in nearside rear bearing

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Oct 2014 203,675 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 203,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 192,827 miles

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

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

n/s mirror outer casing damage

Fail 1 Oct 2013 192,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s mirror outer casing damage

Pass 4 Sep 2012 150,264 miles

n/s front chassis slightly damage front number plate air filter insecure

Fail 3 Sep 2012 180,254 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

n/s front chassis slightly damage front number plate air filter insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2011 167,836 miles

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

n/s and o/sdiscs and pads advise

Fail 1 Sep 2011 167,836 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

n/s and o/sdiscs and pads advise

Pass 21 May 2010 151,065 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 151,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2009 139,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 129,034 miles

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

damp at pas rack

offside rear tyre has cut in inner side wall

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear wipers blades missing

side and rear indicators fading

Pass 9 Feb 2007 116,503 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 116,499 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2005 84,071 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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CU51 FZC is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FZC, 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 FZC is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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