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Y973 LDB

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

194,887 mi
Last recorded194,887 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 LDB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 194,887 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 190,111 miles

Front Brake Pads Low / Discs Corroded

Front N/S Tyre Wearing On

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S Washer Jet Not Working

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 22 Feb 2021 186,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

inner sills corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2021 186,023 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 181,774 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 181,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 177,360 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 177,359 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 173,898 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 170,402 miles

Front O/S Coil Spring Corroded

Rear Exhaust Rubbers Are Perished

Fail 15 Feb 2017 170,401 miles

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

Front O/S Coil Spring Corroded

Rear Exhaust Rubbers Are Perished

Pass 22 Feb 2016 166,272 miles

Rear Tyres Perished

Fail 22 Feb 2016 166,272 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 25 Feb 2015 169,234 miles

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

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

centre exhaust badly corroded, slight leak

f/o/s wing mirror repaired with tape

Fail 23 Feb 2015 169,195 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake fluid level just above the min

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

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

centre exhaust badly corroded, slight leak

f/o/s wing mirror repaired with tape

part worn tyres fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2014 158,580 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 155,180 miles

drivers seat in poor condition

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 155,180 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

drivers seat in poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2012 151,412 miles

age cracking offside front tyre

Fail 6 Feb 2012 151,412 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

age cracking offside front tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2011 148,788 miles

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

front brake discs look thin advise wheels off inspection

offside front tyre age cracked

offside rear wheel rim slight damage

Fail 7 Feb 2011 148,755 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake discs look thin advise wheels off inspection

offside front tyre age cracked

offside rear wheel rim slight damage

Pass 9 Feb 2010 145,408 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside steering arm has slight play

Fail 3 Feb 2010 145,408 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside steering arm has slight play

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Mar 2009 135,670 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 135,670 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 123,303 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 123,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 114,844 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 103,949 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 103,949 miles

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

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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Y973 LDB is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 Y973 LDB, 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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Y973 LDB is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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