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AV52 AFE

2002 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,448 mi
Last recorded129,448 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 AFE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 129,448 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leaks

roll bar links worn

Fail 10 Nov 2025 129,448 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leaks

roll bar links worn

Pass 15 Nov 2024 127,382 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts and deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 127,381 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts and deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 124,687 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 120,705 miles

exhaust in poor condition

oil leaks

rear tyres deteriorating

roll bar links worn

Fail 18 Nov 2022 120,679 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

oil leaks

rear tyres deteriorating

roll bar links worn

Pass 26 Nov 2021 118,061 miles

exhaust deteriorating

oil leaks ,,, no oil in engine

suspect strut tops failing

Fail 24 Nov 2021 118,059 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust deteriorating

oil leaks ,,, no oil in engine

suspect strut tops failing

Pass 16 Nov 2020 115,552 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle from LVS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 115,549 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle from LVS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 111,571 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leaks

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 26 Nov 2018 107,444 miles

25% rear brake imbalance

oil leaks

Fail 26 Nov 2018 107,444 miles

25% rear brake imbalance

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

oil leaks

Pass 21 Nov 2017 104,598 miles

bad oil leaks

n/s outter track rod worn ,, will need attention

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2016 100,251 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 100,251 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired spring missing (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2015 95,753 miles

oil leaks

Fail 3 Nov 2015 95,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leaks

Pass 7 Nov 2014 90,599 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 90,557 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 84,733 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight play in both front bottom ball-joints

Pass 15 Nov 2012 78,618 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 70,900 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 63,567 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 55,378 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

front wipers split

Fail 5 Nov 2009 55,378 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

front wipers split

Pass 13 Nov 2008 48,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2007 42,617 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 36,800 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 36,800 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 29,675 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 29,675 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside 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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AV52 AFE is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV52 AFE, 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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AV52 AFE is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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