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YJ51 GCO

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,213 mi
Last recorded107,213 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 GCO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 107,213 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 106,456 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 105,003 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 105,003 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 98,432 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 98,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 95,580 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Dec 2021 95,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2020 94,094 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE JUST OVER LIMIT

Fail 16 Dec 2020 94,094 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE JUST OVER LIMIT

Pass 26 Jun 2019 89,976 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 85,168 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 85,168 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 79,458 miles

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

N/S/F SHOCKER WEEPING SLIGHTY

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,933 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015
Pass 10 Mar 2014 60,940 miles

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

nearside rear tyre rubber starting to crack and perish

Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,522 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 52,645 miles

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

n s f disc corroded

o s f disc corroded

tail pipe corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2012 52,645 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

n s f disc corroded

o s f disc ocorroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 52,313 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,746 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 47,172 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 42,524 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 36,762 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 28,753 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 16,137 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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YJ51 GCO is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YJ51 GCO, 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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YJ51 GCO is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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