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CX51 VRR

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,296 mi
Last recorded139,296 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 VRR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2016 139,296 miles

Brake valve locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 119,777 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 119,757 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 99,322 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 99,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 91,923 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,646 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 87,925 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 81,979 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 74,411 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 66,952 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front no.plate damaged/cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2008 66,952 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front no.plate damaged/cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2007 59,828 miles

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

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

n/s rear door release sticky in operation

n/s rear tyre slightly deflated, h/lamp aim ok

unable to visualy inspect front brake pads clearly

Pass 1 Sep 2006 51,516 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 51,516 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CX51 VRR is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 97,212 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CX51 VRR, 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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CX51 VRR is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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