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AV52 NJF

2002 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

49,868 mi
Last recorded49,868 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Berlingo90,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 NJF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 49,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 49,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 48,598 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 48,598 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 47,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing slightly at front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 47,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing slightly at front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 47,172 miles

Advise rear tyres cracked/perished slightly around tread

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight weep from clip area (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 47,172 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Advise rear tyres cracked/perished slightly around tread

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight weep from clip area (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

Pass 13 Jan 2021 46,555 miles

Advise slight exhaust blow from middle box join

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre cracked/perished around circumference

Pass 22 Jan 2020 45,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 44,683 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 43,545 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 43,545 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 42,324 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 42,324 miles

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)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 40,935 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 40,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 14 Jan 2015 39,345 miles

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

both rear tyre walls perished

Fail 14 Jan 2015 39,345 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

both rear tyre walls perished

Pass 15 Jan 2014 37,630 miles

rear tyre walls perished

Fail 15 Jan 2014 37,630 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear tyre walls perished

Pass 16 Jan 2013 35,904 miles

both rear tyre walls perished

Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,986 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 32,543 miles

both rear tyre walls perished

Fail 19 Jan 2011 32,543 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyre walls perished

Fail 6 Jan 2010 31,888 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 31,888 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 30,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 20,892 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

slight damage front bumper

Pass 22 Jan 2007 14,833 miles

cut in front bumper n/s †both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Jan 2006 8,782 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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AV52 NJF is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AV52 NJF, 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 NJF is a 2002 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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