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YV51 XCP

2001 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

167,656 mi
Last recorded167,656 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Berlingo97,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 167,656 miles

brake pipes corroded @ rear

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s front headlamp lense cracked

n/s/r sidelamp dim

o/s/r axle bearing seizing

Fail 26 Sep 2018 167,655 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroded @ rear

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s front headlamp lense cracked

n/s/r sidelamp dim

o/s/r axle bearing seizing

Pass 28 Sep 2017 163,594 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 163,594 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight o/s/f top mount seized (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 159,422 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 155,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

sills slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 150,546 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 146,042 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 146,042 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 140,199 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 140,199 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 132,543 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 128,437 miles

windscreen cracked out side of swept area

Fail 14 Sep 2010 128,437 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

windscreen cracked out side of swept area

Fail 29 Sep 2009 125,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 125,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 122,513 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 122,513 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

major oil leak

windscreen cracked on n/s

Pass 6 Dec 2007 119,463 miles

both numberplates have damaged lettering

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2006 113,394 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 113,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 87,166 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 87,166 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XCP is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 YV51 XCP, 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 XCP is a 2001 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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