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YG51 YMJ

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Yellow Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,046 mi
Last recorded159,046 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 YMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 159,046 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 146,102 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 146,102 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 135,103 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 116,303 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 96,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 96,775 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 79,314 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 79,314 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 63,513 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 46,963 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 46,963 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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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YG51 YMJ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Yellow with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YG51 YMJ, 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 YG51 YMJ registered?

YG51 YMJ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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The MOT history for YG51 YMJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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