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CX51 VVU

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,563 mi
Last recorded164,563 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 VVU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 164,563 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s outer sill damaged

wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 20 Apr 2017 164,561 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative spring broken (3.6.E.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven n/s low (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s outer sill damaged

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 14 Apr 2016 157,096 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 157,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush suspension arm rear bush badly worn (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush suspension arm rear bush badly worn (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 139,711 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 139,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 132,132 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 132,131 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 122,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 115,587 miles

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

o/s front brake disc corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2012 115,587 miles

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

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

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

o/s front brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 108,956 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 102,826 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 90,850 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 90,850 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 66,166 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 42,898 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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CX51 VVU is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CX51 VVU, 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 VVU is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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