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CV51 LBA

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

259,659 mi
Last recorded259,659 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 LBA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 259,659 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 259,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 257,593 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 14 Jan 2019 257,041 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 257,041 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 256,420 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 256,392 miles

Nearside 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 252,384 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 252,384 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 243,635 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 241,069 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 241,069 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 239,295 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Fail 15 May 2013 239,293 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2012 238,175 miles

Oil leak

front discs rusty

nearside rear outer sill damage

smokes when cold

very slight blow from exhaust joints

Fail 30 May 2012 238,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake discs rusty

nearside sill rear damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2011 228,277 miles

Both o/s tyres worn on inner edge.

Light scratching to windscreen.

N/S/F side light outer lens missing.

Fail 16 Apr 2011 228,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both o/s tyres worn on inner edge.

Brake fluid level low.

N/S/F side light outer lens missing.

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

O/S/R footbrake less effecient than N/S.

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 207,491 miles

N/S seat belt stalk outer casing missing - still servicable.

N/S washer partially blocked.

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 207,491 miles

N/S seat belt stalk outer casing missing - still servicable.

N/S washer partially blocked.

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 196,060 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s door mirror damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2009 195,763 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2008 188,960 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 172,309 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 172,228 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 132,487 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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CV51 LBA is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 CV51 LBA, 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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CV51 LBA is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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