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YR51 EKT

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 EKT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2016

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2016

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2015

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 6 May 2015

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2013 106,868 miles

N/S/R BRAKE BACK PLATE STAINED ?

Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 106,868 miles

N/S/R BRAKE BACK PLATE STAINED ?

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 86,314 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 86,314 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres perished

front pads appear low

nearside front outer sill damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2011 68,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 68,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 49,601 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 49,598 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,180 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,945 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,496 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 23,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YR51 EKT is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YR51 EKT, 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 YR51 EKT registered?

YR51 EKT is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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The MOT history for YR51 EKT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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