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YV51 XCL

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,235 mi
Last recorded101,235 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 XCL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 101,235 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 92,095 miles

play in nsf anti roll bar link

slight play in both front suspension arm bushes

Fail 30 Jun 2017 92,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in nsf anti roll bar link

slight play in both front suspension arm bushes

Pass 25 Sep 2015 81,053 miles

o/s seat belt slightly frayed on edges

Fail 25 Sep 2015 81,053 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (3.6.E.3)

o/s seat belt slightly frayed on edges

rear brake effort slightly low

Pass 9 Oct 2013 76,099 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges.

Fail 4 Oct 2013 76,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 70,594 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2011 65,065 miles

crack and hole to o/s rear light cluster

crack to n/s rear light cluster

Fail 26 Oct 2010 59,340 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 59,340 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 53,349 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 45,287 miles

front brake discs corroded on edges/pads worn low

front shockers slight weeping

n/s front and o/s rear tyres worn low/just in limits

o/s front tyre worn low

rear exhaust box small hole at exit pipe

wiper blades slight splitting

Fail 10 Oct 2007 39,454 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,454 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 33,799 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 XCL is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XCL, 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 XCL is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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