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AE52 VPD

2002 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,934 mi
Last recorded153,934 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VPD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2018 153,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 149,818 miles

Dent in nearside rear door.

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 22 Sep 2017 149,782 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror body (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Dent in nearside rear door.

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 145,651 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 145,651 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage offside door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 140,176 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to indicators.

Spare tyre badly perished.

Fail 17 Sep 2015 140,176 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Spare tyre badly perished.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to indicators.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 133,925 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges. Nearside to legal limit.

Fail 16 Sep 2014 133,925 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres worn on edges. Nearside to legal limit.

Nail in offside rear tyre and tyre flat.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 127,524 miles

Near side wing mirror body damaged

No wheel trim on near side front

Slight marking on front screen

Fail 18 Sep 2013 127,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Near side wing mirror body damaged

No wheel trim on near side front

Slight marking on front screen

Pass 18 Sep 2012 120,074 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 120,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 110,867 miles

Nearside 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)

offside No plate lamp incomplete

Fail 15 Sep 2011 110,867 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside 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)

offside No plate lamp incomplete

Pass 16 Sep 2010 103,324 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 98,309 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 93,125 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 93,123 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 86,826 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 80,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 80,634 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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AE52 VPD is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 90,705 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 AE52 VPD, 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 24 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE52 VPD is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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