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AO52 VST

2002 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,540 mi
Last recorded139,540 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VST
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 139,540 miles

Rear seat belts not tested due to cage in rear area

Fail 28 May 2019 139,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts not tested due to cage in rear area

Pass 24 May 2016 118,856 miles

Nearside Front slight play linkrod

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 118,845 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front slight play linkrod

Pass 13 Oct 2014 102,316 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 97,656 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 97,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cooling fan noisey

Pass 5 Sep 2013 95,754 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 4 Sep 2013 95,754 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 18 Jul 2012 89,908 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

cover for nearside front seatbelt catch missing

slight deterioration to ffont suspension arms rear bushes

Pass 18 Jul 2012 89,908 miles

cover for nearside front seatbelt catch missing

slight deterioration to ffont suspension arms rear bushes

Pass 19 Jan 2012 86,478 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating around welds

Fail 19 Jan 2012 86,478 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorating around welds

Pass 10 Jan 2011 79,277 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 71,042 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 71,042 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 59,037 miles

both front tyres low tread

o/s/r and centre seat belts not checked

Pass 18 Jan 2008 49,943 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 41,421 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 34,038 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 33,482 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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AO52 VST is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO52 VST, 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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AO52 VST is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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