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YH51 MFA

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

154,125 mi
Last recorded154,125 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 MFA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 154,125 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Nov 2019 154,125 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Oct 2018 144,520 miles

Nearside Front headlamp reflector deteriorated. Image ok

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 140,510 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp reflective material deteriorated. Image ok

Fail 11 Oct 2017 140,445 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp reflective material deteriorated. Image ok

Pass 11 Oct 2016 133,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 126,436 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in it

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 126,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cords along inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose by clip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in it

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 116,100 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 116,100 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 106,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 106,316 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 96,925 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 96,925 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 86,575 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 86,575 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 78,716 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 71,653 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 71,653 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 65,946 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 65,946 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 55,007 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,815 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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YH51 MFA is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YH51 MFA, 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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YH51 MFA is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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