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YR51 ZGS

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,773 mi
Last recorded189,773 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 ZGS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2017 189,773 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 176,734 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 176,733 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 168,526 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 168,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 161,096 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 153,785 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 144,770 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 136,678 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 125,874 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 118,338 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 108,064 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 108,064 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 99,741 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 89,752 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 80,955 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 ZGS is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR51 ZGS, 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 ZGS is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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