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CV51 PZK

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

143,210 mi
Last recorded143,210 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 143,210 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 143,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 140,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 140,875 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear shocks corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 136,953 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 132,341 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 132,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 128,110 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 124,308 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 124,308 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 120,119 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 116,156 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 112,356 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 108,568 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 104,653 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 100,999 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 96,202 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside front brake binding

Pass 6 Sep 2012 90,709 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 86,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 75,533 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 69,822 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,932 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 58,736 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 54,110 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 54,110 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 45,444 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 PZK 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 80.8%.

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 CV51 PZK, 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 CV51 PZK registered?

CV51 PZK is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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