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YV51 GUG

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

116,408 mi
Last recorded116,408 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 GUG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 116,408 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underside surface corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2023 116,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underside surface corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2022 112,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 108,915 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 105,864 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Sep 2019 101,538 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 101,538 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 96,436 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 91,794 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2016 86,507 miles

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

Offside Front slight noise on wheel bearing

Fail 19 Sep 2016 86,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight noise on wheel bearing

Pass 10 Sep 2015 80,284 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2015 80,284 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on edges slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2014 73,318 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 73,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 66,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 60,862 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 54,915 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,007 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 48,007 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 43,354 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,749 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,872 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 15,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 15,521 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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YV51 GUG is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YV51 GUG, 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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YV51 GUG is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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