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AJ52 FCG

2002 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,333 mi
Last recorded115,333 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 FCG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 115,333 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive seepage of oil offside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 108,429 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 108,411 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 97,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 85,622 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 85,622 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 76,552 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 71,702 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2021 71,489 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage arm seized and spring snapped (1.1.17 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 66,845 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 60,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 53,517 miles

small oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2017 48,212 miles

Early deterioration to offside front lower suspension arm rear bush

Exhaust corroded in places

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 48,212 miles

Early deterioration to offside front lower suspension arm rear bush

Exhaust corroded in places

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 40,453 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 38,617 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 29 May 2014 36,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 36,566 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 30,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 30,594 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 29,797 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 28,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,173 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 24,600 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,857 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 19,822 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 18,884 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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AJ52 FCG is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AJ52 FCG, 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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What year was AJ52 FCG registered?

AJ52 FCG is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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