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YV51 GYO

2001 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

95,405 mi
Last recorded95,405 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 GYO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 95,405 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 13 Sep 2023 95,379 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired sensing valve spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi hose chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded, chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear rear axle assembley heavy surface corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords extensive cracking all round tyre, 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom drop link boots splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy all round cracking, 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of chassis leg in front of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 93,676 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 91,804 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 91,802 miles

Offside Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired return spring missing (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 89,109 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 89,107 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 84,934 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 84,931 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 81,505 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 77,073 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 70,489 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 70,487 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 65,128 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 65,126 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 61,550 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,885 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,478 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 54,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,677 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 50,677 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,248 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,958 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 37,720 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,327 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,404 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 25,592 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 25,595 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 GYO is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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