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YR51 FDJ

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

158,321 mi
Last recorded158,321 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 FDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 158,321 miles

Lower slight oil leak on erngine

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 158,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 157,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 157,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 157,365 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 156,888 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 156,881 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 156,165 miles

Body behind rear bumper excessively corroded but not Prescribed area

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 156,141 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Body behind rear bumper excessively corroded but not Prescribed area

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 155,133 miles

Body behind rear bumper excessively corroded but not Prescribed area

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside 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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 155,114 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Body behind rear bumper excessively corroded but not Prescribed area

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside 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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 153,129 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 May 2019 153,129 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 150,766 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 May 2018 150,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2017 147,078 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 147,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 141,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 May 2016 141,423 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2015 134,645 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 5 May 2015 134,639 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 14 May 2014 127,125 miles

corrosion to coil springs

cracking to rear tyres

oil stain on engine

Pass 23 May 2013 119,967 miles

n s f link bar rubers starting to split

oil leak

slight noise from o s f suspension

Fail 22 May 2013 119,960 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

clutch pedal ruber missing

n s f link bar rubers starting to split

oil leak

slight noise from o s f suspension

Pass 29 May 2012 106,700 miles

brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

front wipers smearing

fuel flap missing

load valve damp

n/s/r wheel buckled

o/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/f track rod end boot wet with grease, movement in the ball joing

oil residue on engine

sills daamaged

steering rack wet

sump corroded

Fail 27 May 2012 106,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

front wipers smearing

fuel flap missing

load valve damp

n/s/r wheel buckled

o/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/f track rod end boot wet with grease, movement in the ball joing

oil residue on engine

sills daamaged

steering rack wet

sump corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 98,452 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 98,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2009 85,801 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 74,058 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 74,058 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 63,599 miles

as before

Fail 1 May 2007 63,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 49,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 FDJ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 YR51 FDJ, 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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YR51 FDJ is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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