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YL51 FWX

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,092 mi
Last recorded171,092 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 FWX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2022 171,092 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear fuel pipes poorly secured

Pass 26 Jan 2021 165,906 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly warped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s front brake low efficiency

Fail 26 Jan 2021 165,906 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly warped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s front brake low efficiency

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture flexible hose (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 160,312 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s rear drum slightly warped

Fail 10 Jan 2020 160,312 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

o/s rear drum slightly warped

Pass 12 Dec 2018 151,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 145,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Dec 2016 139,141 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 128,605 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 120,098 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 112,372 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 103,540 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 94,540 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 83,326 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 72,931 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 62,668 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 55,232 miles

FRONT BRAKES 25% OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 14 Dec 2006 47,506 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YL51 FWX is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YL51 FWX, 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 YL51 FWX registered?

YL51 FWX is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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