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Y981 LDB

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,207 mi
Last recorded80,207 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 LDB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 80,207 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 80,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 72,971 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 72,970 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S Front and O/S Front Brake disc's in poor condition

Unable to inspect front pads due to wheel deign

Pass 18 Mar 2010 68,501 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 68,470 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 62,488 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 54,992 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 48,361 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 48,361 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y981 LDB is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Blue 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 Y981 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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What year was Y981 LDB registered?

Y981 LDB is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y981 LDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y981 LDB 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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