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PE51 SZJ

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,822 mi
Last recorded103,822 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 SZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 103,822 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 97,223 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 89,687 miles

1mm lift in o/s/f bottom ball joint.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 81,644 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 81,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 78,755 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight scratching on windscreen ,also cracked outside of swept area.

Pass 12 Jul 2008 78,755 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight scratching on windscreen ,also cracked outside of swept area.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 69,945 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 69,945 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 55,762 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking slightly

battery insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2006 55,762 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking slightly

battery insecure

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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PE51 SZJ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PE51 SZJ, 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 PE51 SZJ registered?

PE51 SZJ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is PE51 SZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 SZJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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