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YR51 YYC

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

135,407 mi
Last recorded135,407 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 YYC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 135,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 135,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 116,281 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 116,279 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp loose and blowing slightly (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight strut top bearing seized (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 108,366 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 104,404 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 104,362 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre excessively deteriorated

offside outer sill damaged corrosion started underside and on suspension components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 101,783 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 101,783 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 98,548 miles

Offside front indicator lens slightly damaged (cracked)

Tail pipe clamp for exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2012 98,535 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Tail pipe clamp for exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2011 96,537 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 96,537 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 96,470 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 96,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

front discs worn

Pass 30 Nov 2010 90,132 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 90,132 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 81,425 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 70,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 70,828 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2007 63,088 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 63,088 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 53,348 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 53,348 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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YR51 YYC is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 YYC, 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 YYC registered?

YR51 YYC is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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